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The 5 stages of team development

Learn about Tuckman’s five stages of team development, including how they apply to a modern workforce and how managers can use them to build team cohesion.

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What is an adaptability quotient (AQ) and how to improve your adaptability

Adaptability Quotient (AQ) measures the ability to adapt. Learn how to improve your adaptability and how businesses can promote adaptability in the workplace.

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Too many meetings? The good, the bad, and the unnecessary

Having too many meetings is a real issue, and when they are poorly scheduled or run ineffectively, they can disrupt workplace productivity and wellness.

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The pros and cons of 360 degree feedback

Could 360 degree feedback benefit your business? Learn about the advantages and disadvantages as well as how to implement it in your organization.

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The importance of employee recognition and how to do it well

Learn more about the importance of employee recognition, including the benefits to your business and how to establish a culture of employee appreciation.

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Zoom etiquette 101

Many of us have gotten a little too comfortable on Zoom. Use Zoom etiquette 101 to brush up your etiquette, for more productive and engaging meetings.

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Adaptive leadership principles, examples, and practical application

Adaptive leadership helps teams embrace change and continuous improvement. Learn about the principles of adaptive leadership and practical applications.

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Managing up best practices and common mistakes

Learn about the importance of managing up, including when you should manage up, best practices, and common managing up mistakes.

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Understanding millennials in the workplace

Understanding millennials in the workplace is critical. Here you’ll find actionable tips and insight into how to motivate and engage millennials.

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Building rapport in one on one meetings

Learn why building rapport is essential to a one on one meeting and how you can use one on ones to build rapport with each of your team members.

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Change management tips and best practices

Learn more about the benefits of change management, including how to implement a change management strategy and change management best practices.

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How to apply the Kübler-Ross change curve in the workplace

Learn more about the stages of the Kübler-Ross Change Curve, so you can lead your team toward continued success in an ever-evolving business landscape.

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The best virtual team building activities to engage your team

Learn about the many benefits of virtual team building including a list of unique team building activities and free ice breaker ideas.

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OKRs for agile teams

Learn more about OKRs, the drawbacks and benefits of OKRs for agile teams, and how agile teams can successfully adopt OKRs.

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Transformational leadership

A comprehensive guide to understanding what transformational leadership is and, how you can develop your leadership skills to adopt its many benefits in your organization.

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People management systems: A new category for a new reality

Introducing People Management Systems—an emerging category filling a problematic void for managers and teams. Welcome to the Future of Work.

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Am I a micromanager? 9 signs of micromanagement behavior

It’s time to take a close look at your management style. Use our list of telltale signs you’re a micromanager and find out how you can improve your management skills.

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How to build a culture of accountability in the workplace

A lack of accountability in the workplace jeopardizes trust, work habits, and productivity. This article discusses how to build a positive culture of accountability in your workplace.

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What is asynchronous communication and how to use it effectively

Learn the difference between asynchronous and synchronous communication, the benefits of asynchronous communication, and how to navigate communication as a remote team.

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How to increase remote team engagement

A manager's framework for measuring and increasing team engagement. Plus, actionable employee engagement ideas and best practices for remote and distributed teams.

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Create focus and clarity with a goal setting product you’ll actually enjoy using!

Announcing the launch of Goals in WorkPatterns. In WorkPatterns, goal setting is simplified and, connected to your day-to-day.

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WorkPatterns launches out of beta!

Our People Management App is now Available to All Intentional Leaders and Ambitious Teams

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The rebrand design process at WorkPatterns and unveiling of our new brand!

The WorkPatterns design rebrand process according to the 5 principles of logo design

Product Updates

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Manager assistant puts best practices on autopilot

Manager Assistant puts best practices on autopilot. Improve team morale with suggested topics, frictionless feedback, and employee recognition.

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What managers get wrong about Andy Grove, high output management, and their 1:1s

Common misguided takeaways readers have from High Output Management by Andy Grove and how managers can leverage the book in their 1:1s.

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Introducing the WorkPatterns chrome extension

Get the new version of WorkPatterns' Chrome extension and never visit workpatterns.com again! Stay in the flow without losing track of discussion topics.

Product Updates

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Putting action items into action ⚡

Introducing action items to document decisions made in your One on Ones and build a culture of accountability in the workplace.

Product Updates

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Introducing a new workspace layout for better one on ones 🤝🏆

The key to better one on ones is what happens between meetings— both the manager & employee should collaborate on a shared agenda. So, we updated your workspace layout to facilitate this.

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Asynchronous management is the future, and it’s not just for distributed teams.

Working as a distributed team surfaces best practices we should have had all along. Let's move from management by interruption to asynchronous management.

Product Updates

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WorkPatterns beta launch announcement

Announcing the beta launch of WorkPatterns. Calling all intentional managers and ambitious contributors to get early access!

How Impact uses WorkPatterns to achieve operational excellence

”WorkPatterns has helped our managers and employees work with clarity and alignment during the challenging transition to remote work...”

Digital Sales Leader

How WorkPatterns helped Lindsey Boggs win Citrix’s manager of the year award

“...WorkPatterns has changed my leadership for the better. My direct reports are thriving and WorkPatterns has played a huge role in that....”

Better one on one meetings: Employee’s guide for career growth

Written by:

Emerald Nwanne

In this guide you'll learn:

The connection between the employee-manager relationship and your career growth

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How to maximize your one on ones with your manager before, during, and after the meeting

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How to build rapport and leverage your one on ones for personal career growth

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How being open to feedback and proactive career pathing can accelerate advancement

Meeting management: A step by step guide to better team discussions

Written by:

Dmitri Skjorshammer

In this guide you'll learn:

How to build a positive meeting culture in your organization

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3 step checklist to follow before you send out an invite

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The 5 best practices to follow when facilitating a meeting

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How to make virtual meetings more engaging and avoid meeting fatigue

Manager’s guide to one on one meetings

Written by:

Pek Mahajan

In this guide you'll learn:

Why one on ones are important

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Frequency and duration one on one meeting best practices

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How to create a space of trust and open communication in your one on ones

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Best practices for managers to follow before, during, and after one on one meetings

Leading effective all hands meetings: The complete guide

Written by:

Marlo Oster

In this guide you'll learn:

The benefits of having company all-hands meetings

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How to determine the right cadence and length for your organization

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How to create engaging agendas that keep employees aligned

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How to leverage all hands meetings to reinforce company culture and boost morale

Constructive feedback: The ultimate guide to giving and receiving feedback

Written by:

Marlo Oster

In this guide you'll learn:

The difference between constructive and destructive feedback with examples

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The performance and culture benefits of constructive feedback

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A framework for giving constructive feedback

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Best practices for ensuring feedback is well-received

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