By Rachel Montañez

Remote work offers many benefits, but the lack of community – compared to in-person environments – can cause some workers to feel isolated and lonely. These feelings can impact job performance, sometimes significantly. This article will share four evidence-based strategies that leaders and managers can use to build community in their remote teams.

Unlock the mysteries of human connections as we share a compelling dialogue with the man behind ‘Dunbar’s Number,’ the number of connections that humans can and do maintain across different cultures and time periods. What evolutionary forces have sculpted the essence of friendship and religion, also impacting our well-being and longevity?

I remember when I landed my first "tech" job. I thought to myself: This is crazy—I'm getting paid to work with interesting people and solve challenging problems. And we never run out of fun problems to solve, especially when things are working. How cool is this!?

In an era where the boundary between work and personal life is increasingly blurred, navigating personal story sharing demands a nuanced approach. For workers, sharing the personal remains essential to their well-being and success, but requires an intentional and strategic approach. The way forward for leaders involves dismantling workplace paradigms that penalize some individuals for sharing with vulnerability. To harness the power of storytelling in the workplace, we must work toward eliminating structures that only favor some for sharing authentically. By dismantling these barriers, we pave the way for a more inclusive and empowering environment where the experiences of all individuals are valued and celebrated.

By Diederick Janse

The buzzword 'ownership' has been circulating in education and business circles for the past decade. Apparently, we want more of it, but what does it…

By Johanna Rothman

I had a terrific time at the Hands On Agile Community meetup. Stefan Wolpers, the host, posted the video. Also, see the slides on my speakerdeck. Thank you, Stefan, and the entire Hands On Agile community.

By Marcus Castenfors

When helping teams and companies shift towards the product model, one of the key concepts introduced is practicing product discovery. Prior to this shift, a typical scenario starts with a stakeholder…

By Dina Denham Smith

Surfacing the undiscussables on your team may be uncomfortable, but it must be an ongoing campaign, or they will sneakily build up in the background and impact your employees’ morale. In this article, the author explains how to spot the classic signs of undiscussables — meetings marked by quick consensus, a lack of productive debate, or uneven participation — and offers strategies on how to uncover those unexpressed thoughts and feelings to help your team work more productively.