Leadership

Better collaboration starts here. Explore our best tips for bridging the gap between leadership and team members.

Top strategies for managing cross-functional teams
Creating truly cross-functional teams is a tall order, but project managers who embrace the challenge will see a great payoff.
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- Leadership
How remote work can be more productive than in-person work
Remote work has gotten a bad rap in the past, with employers imagining their teams sleeping or running personal errands on the clock. But research has shown that remote work can actually increase productivity. Learn more.
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- Leadership
Why your company should incorporate tiger teams
When launching a new product, redesigning an organization, or implementing new processes, your company may require a tiger team of experts to see it through. Read how tiger teams add value to your organization.
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- Operations
- Leadership
Re-evaluating your goals in the midst of change
Whether you’re experiencing rapid growth or transitioning to remote work, your goals need to evolve to address a changing business environment. Use the following strategies for effectively re-evaluating plans and communicating change amid disruption.
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- Leadership
How to conduct a skills gap analysis
Do you have employees with the right skills and experience to help your company reach its goals? And are you leveraging those skills effectively? Learn how to perform a skills gap analysis.
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- HR
- Leadership
8 reasons it's time to adopt a new org structure
When your company experiences change—such as dramatic growth or a shift in strategy—you may also need to adapt the structure of your organization. Here are eight signs it might be time for a company reorganization.
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- Leadership
How to get buy-in for changes to your organizational structure
If your company is preparing to scale, acquiring another business, or preparing to undergo another major change, an organizational redesign may be necessary. Learn how to get the necessary buy-in for your org changes from leadership and employees.
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- HR
- Leadership
How to plan the future of your organization with Lucidchart
Lucidchart was built to maximize flexibility so you can model the future of your organizational structure before you have to start implementing organizational change. See the process of planning your organizational structure for the future in Lucidchart.
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How to manage remote employees like a pro [+ checklist]
If you’ve never managed a remote team before, the prospect can be daunting—but with a little work and a cool head, you can get your virtual team up and running quickly and more productively than ever before. Use this guide to managing remote employees.
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- Leadership
A guide to Andon in Lean manufacturing
Andon quickly alerts operators about a problem on the production line so the issue can be addressed quickly. Learn more about the Andon system, a proven method of driving efficiency and producing high-quality end products.
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- Leadership
Follow the sun model: How to keep your business running smoothly 24/7
The follow the sun method ensures that work is performed during normal work hours anywhere in the world, no matter the time zone. Learn how to implement this model to increase response times and keep customers satisfied.
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- IT and Engineering
- Leadership
Employee retention strategies: How to keep your most valuable resource
The cost of employee turnover can soar as high as two times the employee’s salary. With so much at stake, companies should pay close attention to how they can reduce turnover and keep their employees for the long haul. Use the following strategies to track and improve employee retention.
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- HR
- Leadership