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8 Tips for Running a Productive Virtual Meeting

Tom Spencer

As a former consultant, attending and facilitating meetings was probably where I spent most of my time. With the lack of physical human interaction, scheduling meetings was the mutually agreed way to even have a simple conversation. Like many of you, I get frustrated by unproductive meetings. Optimize your “tech” in advance.

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Quick Guide to a Career in Product Design

Tom Spencer

Product design is more creative than engineering, more practical than art, and more hands-on than graphic design Product design is a field that involves the creation and development of new products or product improvements. What Do Product Designers Do?

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10 Ways that AI is Turbocharging Productivity

Tom Spencer

AI-powered tools offer individuals a range of ways to boost their individual productivity including assistance with task prioritization, time management, professional development, and a range of other activities. AI-powered tools that you might use for time allocation and scheduling optimization include Microsoft Outlook and Google Calendar.

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Recruiters You Should Meet to Staff for Success

Harmonious Workplaces

Without a recruitment firm’s assistance, a company’s internal staff must handle these tasks, which can detract from their core responsibilities and reduce overall productivity. The quintessential networker, Lynn has spoken at events for organizations, including universities and associations. References Allen, D., & Vardaman, J.

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Decide When You Need to Meet, Workshop, or Write to Save Energy and Time

Johanna Rothman

You're a busy product person, a Product Owner. You have information the team needs, and you want to meet. You see the need for these meetings: Standups. Except, the team thinks you want to meet too often. Instead of calling every gathering a “meeting,” use the meeting's purpose to guide your decisions.

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How to Stay Productive Working from Home

Tom Spencer

As my firm and project team have adjusted to working from home, I’ve compiled a list of best practices that have helped me maximize my productivity during this strange time. Normally, everyone on my team meets in person, and we chat about things that need to get done for the day. Schedule daily check-ins.

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Planning and Running a Strategy Offsite

Tom Spencer

Before the offsite, make sure you and your team are clear on what you hope to achieve during the event, as well as how you will measure success after it. Developing a plan for follow-through and accountability with respect to achieving these goals after the event. You should also try to vary the delivery modes you decide upon.