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How to build capable agile teams in 5 simple stages?
The importance of agile teams can never be underestimated. It has been proven time and again that agile teams are […]
What is Employee Net promoter score and how to optimize it?
It is increasingly becoming important for employers to increase employee engagement in the organisation. But how does one go about measuring […]
4 Types of effective performance review questions
Performance review is the workplace equivalent of a report card that helps employees identify their strengths and weaknesses. In the […]
When and how to use the HARD goals method
If you conducted a company wide survey, how many employees would be able to correctly state the company’s goals and […]
Prioritize learning new skills using HBR’s 2*2 time-utility matrix
Change is the only constant. Everywhere we see, there is a rise in innovations and technological developments in almost all […]
How to attract and retain talent using the Engaged Employee life cycle?
It is common to see a vast number of candidates compete against one another to get accepted by the best […]
Importance of encouraging psychological safety in the workplace
Psychological safety is a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. It can be defined as “being […]
How To Spot Micromanagement In Your Organisation?
John and Mark work as sales executives in a company. John’s manager trusts him to handle client meetings independently, giving […]
Anonymous Employee Feedback: Make the best out of it
Feedback whether positive or negative, provides valuable information that can be used by the management to make important decisions. Leading […]
8 performance appraisal methods you should be aware of
8 performance appraisal methods you should be aware of Performance appraisals form an essential part of the HR department as […]
How to Get Innovative Ideas from Employees
Imagine a team meeting is called to brainstorm new ideas, but only a few voices dominate the discussion while others […]
Understanding Locke and Latham’s 5 principles of goal-setting
Goal setting is a powerful tool that can be used to motivate and challenge employees, towards achieving the company’s strategic […]
Program vs. Project management: NOT the same
Program management is the process of managing several related projects, often with the intention of improving an organisation’s performance. In practice […]
How to Use The Reframing Matrix for Fair Performance Reviews?
Jane, a high-performing employee, walks into her annual performance review, eager to discuss her contributions and future growth. Instead, she’s […]
What You Should Know About BOOST Informal Feedback Model?
When it comes to annual performance reviews, very few employees or even managers actually look forward to it. Managers have […]
How To Integrate Project Management With OKR Methodology
UpRaise, an OKR app is an add-on for JIRA, a project management tool. One of the frequent questions that we hear […]
5 ways to drive results without compromising on employee engagement
5 ways to drive results without compromising on employee engagement For many there are two ends of the spectrum – […]
Understanding Strategy And Its Importance In The Goal Setting Process
“A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery…but a vision with […]
5 Types Of Bots That Can Help Humans Become More Productive
These days people rely on technology more than ever to simplify their tasks. Smartphones are the most prominent examples. When […]
Critical factors to determine OKR cadence
OKR methodology has become increasingly popular in recent years. Its monumental contribution to some of the Silicon Valley companies’ success, […]
4 Symptoms Of A Dysfunctional Team Dynamics & Reasons Behind It
The difference between success and failure is a great team: teams that consistently excel at achieving their goals. They aren’t […]
5 Effective Ways To Bring Transparency In The Workplace
Do you often get the feeling that your employees are not satisfied with the organisation? May be they are also […]
How to manage your time in alignment with your goals
Time is the only resource that is distributed equally amongst everyone. Yet some people seem to have received more time […]
Create A Positive Work Culture To Increase Employee Engagement
With Millennials stepping in the work place in greater numbers than ever before, many companies are going through a major […]
How to Efficiently Score and Grade OKRs
For a business to be successful and grow constantly, it’s critical to set clear and measurable goals. However, it can […]
Top 3 Performance Reviews Alternatives
Modern business landscape is evolving at a very fast pace. This has prompted numerous companies to go after innovation to […]
Transform a love-hate relationship between JIRA and Agile to a love-love
“Where there is great power there is great responsibility” – Winston Churchill I love JIRA. As an Agile Coach, I […]
How to strike a healthy work life balance – 5 key elements
Technology has evolved by leaps and bounds. People are able to stay connected at all times. It has transformed the […]
Beginner’s guide to writing effective OKRs
One of the major challenges while adopting any management framework is to figure out how to get started. Objectives & […]
Project Feedback template (internal) for continuous improvement
We have recently discussed differences between Agile & Traditional (Waterfall) project management techniques. Depending on a variety of factors, the […]
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