communication
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How to Make Meetings Less Boring So You Get More Out of ThemOf course, the goal shouldn’t be to make meetings less boring but to make them more useful and productive. If you struggle to stay awake at meetings, seek ways to participate more. Offering input will help your brain stay engaged. For more suggestions (and some fun if all else fails), read on. | 
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The Value of the Skeptic in the WorkplaceIn the workplace, a healthy dose of skepticism seems both appropriate and valuable in most major undertakings because it acknowledges the human tendency to make mistakes and to fall victim to cognitive biases. So don't surround yourself with people who think exactly like you—challenge your opinions! |
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What to Do When Your Team Isn't Meeting ExpectationsSteve Berczuk writes that it’s worth thinking about what your assumptions are when you feel like a person or a team isn’t meeting expectations. With the right context, you can focus on solving problems. Without it, the best you can do is try to establish blame. | 
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What to Do (and What Not to Do) When an Employee ResignsWhen an employee resigns, you have work to do. You have to determine the impact, figure out a transfer plan, and ensure that work in progress continues. But this isn't all about you and your remaining employees—there's a lot still left to do for the departing employee. Read on for transition tips. |
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Coach New Project Team Members to SucceedManagers need to conduct one-on-ones, and it's especially important with new people. Managers might not need to perform the on-the-job coaching, but they need to make sure the coaching gets done by someone. Otherwise, new hires are not going to perform at the levels they should—or could. | 
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Internet-Enabled Cars Will Change How We Drive The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers predicts that by the year 2025, 60 percent of the vehicles on the road will be Internet-enabled. This increased connectivity will mean more safety and convenience in your commute, but it also means your car could be vulnerable to software hacks. |
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Be a Good Team Member: Ask for HelpMany people think asking for help is a sign of weakness, but it's actually a sign of strength, an indication that you’re willing to admit you can’t know everything and do everything yourself. Asking for help is necessary for anyone who wants his team to deliver on time and within budget. |
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What to Do When You Don’t Have All the AnswersNo one can have all the answers. Still, many people find it difficult to say, “I don’t know.” You don't want to seem ignorant or stupid. But people would generally rather be told you don’t know than be misled by being given information that’s wrong. So, summon the courage to say it: “I don’t know.” |
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