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Learn how to bring teams together and build the future through intelligent visualization of people, processes, and systems.
Become a more persuasive speaker with Monroe's motivated sequence
Whether you are a CEO of a large enterprise, a salesperson preparing a pitch, or a member of the PTA making a presentation on how to raise more money, Monroe's motivated sequence outline can help you call your audience to action to get the desired results.
Top 6 reasons why project management is important
Project management is more than tracking deadlines—it can help your org meet deadlines and quality requirements in a world where 50% of projects fail.
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Collaborate with Lucidchart for Service Management
Facilitate collaboration and shared understanding across the ITSM lifecycle with Lucidchart. Leverage diagrams to visualize your ITSM processes, from documenting specific actions to defining your measurements, and tracking your outcomes.
How to nail your next project status report
Status reports are essential for keeping managers, team members, and executives on the same page and ensuring your projects stay on track. Use the following tips to generate status reports that are both clear and effective and to nail your next project.
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How to make sprint retrospective meetings more effective
A sprint retrospective may feel like just another meeting—but you can run it more efficiently and effectively with our tips and collaborative templates. Learn what the purpose of a sprint retrospective is and how to make yours exceptional.
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Problem solving skills for the digital age
Problems are an inevitable part of life and work, but they are also an opportunity to think critically and find solutions. Learn the key elements of problem solving, effective problem solving approaches, and tools to help you arrive at solutions quickly.
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3 leadership principles to foster team success
When it comes to defining yourself as a leader, it’s not a matter of whether you look the part or have a corner office. It starts with a conscious effort to nurture the leadership skills that instill an atmosphere of trust and cooperation. Learn more.
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TOFU, MOFU, and BOFU: Crafting Content for the Sales Funnel
TOFU, MOFU, and BOFU refer to the stages of the sales funnel, and they build off of each other to nurture leads in order to ultimately lead to conversion. Learn the difference between these stages and determine what types of content you should be delivering at each.
How to conduct a project cost estimation and stay on budget
Cost estimation is one of the most difficult challenges for project managers, but this task is essential to set the right expectations for clients and stakeholders and secure the funding necessary to complete a project. Learn how to estimate project cost accurately.
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Mastering the key stages of group development
In 1965, Dr. Bruce Tuckman published the Tuckman model, in which he detailed the stages of team development. Whether you are a manager or a team member, learn these stages to turn your group into a high-performing unit.
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What is value chain analysis? Why it matters and how to get started
Learn how to do a value chain analysis so you can stand out from the competition, add value to your business, and solidify your company as a market leader. Based on Porter's value chain model, this article offers the steps you need to succeed.
How to (really) improve process efficiency
To lower production costs and increase profits, you need to evaluate and continually optimize the processes within your company to make them as efficient as possible. In this article, we'll explain how to measure and improve process efficiency.
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