Stop Procrastination by Understanding the Underlying Emotions (Work Management Roundup)
It's Friday, which means it's time for the Friday Roundup. But even better, it's September 25th, which also happens to be National Comic Book Day! In honor of that, we present to you the latest batch of links to articles that will make you a superhero in the workplace, at home, and yes, they'll even
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54 Seriously Cool Apps to Make Everyone's Life Easier
When we need the answer to a quick question like, "What time is it in Beijing?" we immediately jump on Google or ask Siri. We’ve grown accustomed to having answers and resources instantly available. But as efficient and effective as these tools are, Siri can’t tell you when that new gadget you’ve had your eye
Moore’s Law and the Productivity Problem
As the year draws to a close, developing strategies for how to be more productive and finish the year off strong is on every team’s mind — regardless of department or industry. According to a study by California-based management platform Redbooth, the month of the year that we are at our most productive is October, followed
Wrike Helps Austrian National Tourist Office Become More Productive
We are extremely happy to share a presentation featuring Wrike project management software, made by one of our loyal customers, Manuel Grudl. Manuel works as project manager and Internet strategist at the Austrian National Tourist Office. In his presentation, he talks about the challenges in project management that he and his colleagues face every day
How to Boost Productivity Using Parkinson's Law
In 1955, Cyril Parkinson created Parkinson's law. The concept centers around the idea that work is like gas; it expands to fill whatever container it is placed in. For project management, this means that if you give a task five hours, it will take five hours to complete. But if you give that same task
Ditch the Tomato Timer: 4 New Productivity Techniques to Try
You know all about Pomodoro, GTD, and 80/20 — and you're either a huge fan, or they've left you cold. Here are a few new productivity and task management techniques to help you be super productive without burning out. 1. Jerry Seinfeld's "Don't Break the Chain" Yep, that Jerry Seinfeld. Turns out, he's been sitting on a
How to Increase Productivity at Work:<br>6 Mindset Hacks
So take a deep breath, go on a break, and: …change your environment Switch the scenery to reboot your mind. Once fatigue seems to be overtaking, take a walk around the building, go to the terrace or even stand outside under the sun for 5 minutes. And if you absolutely can’t get up from your chair, spend some time
One Step Closer: Wrike's Mobile App is Now Tailored for iPad
Wrike’s iPhone and Android apps help you stay on top of your projects and tasks with ease from any place you choose. We know how eager you are to see Wrike’s iPad app as well. Good news! We are working hard to bring it to you as soon as possible. Even better news…we created a
Keeping Up With the Computers: The Exponential Growth of Technology
Ever feel like the world of technology is whizzing past and you just can’t keep up? That’s fair. It seems we barely have our hands on a brand-new smartphone before the manufacturer announces an updated model. In this age of planned obsolescence, where devices are purportedly designed to become worthless in a short space of
Waste Not: Becoming a Lean Team Means Cutting These Wastes (Video)
Lean methodology started out as a way to make manufacturing more efficient by finding and getting rid of waste, reducing costs, and delivering products faster. Its main focus is on value, which is essentially anything the customer would want enough to pay for. Value is always defined by the customer. So that means no guessing
Taking a Stand: The Evolution of the Desk Employee (Infographic)
We decided to revisit history and unravel the evolution of sitting as well as the revolution of standing in the office. Check out the infographic below for the stories behind sitting, standing, and even kneeling in the office.
How to Be Available Even When Out of the Office (Work Management Roundup)
It's time for the Friday Roundup once again. Today also marks 14 years since the tragedy of 9/11. We wanted to put together an especially heroic collection of links to the best articles on work management, productivity, and work. So grab your drink of choice and warm up your Wrike Chrome extension to bookmark the
Wrike and Chrome - Excellent Combination for Productivity
Google Chrome has already won the hearts of thousands of early adopters. Chrome has a number of innovative features that Google says were developed to solve several serious problems related to browsing the Web. If you are one of the Web-workers who have already chosen Chrome as a primary browser, do not deprive yourself the
HR Tip: How to use Wrike for Applicant Tracking and Recruitment Process
The first step to any successful project management is acquiring the right talent. No matter if your organization has one hard-working recruiter or an impressive HR team, the applicant-tracking process can be time-consuming and demanding at times. Among other things, it requires prompt access to recruitment data and the ability to always keep track of
How Do Social Media Marketing Gurus Become Super-Productive?
Well then, how do social media gurus manage to be productive and get things done right on time? They have their own productivity tools and technique, as well as marketing terms and concepts, that help them stay efficient in this vibrant environment. The good news is that social media professionals don’t mind sharing their tips.
How Goal-Setting Software Can Keep You on Track
Thinking about goals is easy, but setting and completing them is tougher. Only a mere 8% of people consistently achieve their New Year’s Eve goals, which, according to the Harvard Business Review, has a lot to do with a cognitive bias toward seeking unattainable benchmarks. In this article, we’ll teach you how to make your
Crash and Burnout: Is Workplace Stress the New Normal?
Wrike asked more than 1,600 US and UK employees about the primary causes and effects of stress in the workplace. Our results show that with their health and home life at risk, workers are refusing to tolerate stress and looking for a way out.
The Road to Simplicity: an Inside Look at Wrike Graphite Design
Wrike Graphite is full of many pleasant surprises, but probably the first thing you will notice is the exciting new design. Today, we invite you to get an inside look at our design studio. To us, design has always been so much more than just a pretty shell. That’s why Wrike Graphite was built on
How to Prioritize Wrike Tasks With an Eisenhower Decision Matrix
If you're the typical worker, you'll start with the most immediate fire being shoved in your face the minute you get to your desk. But that isn't ideal. There's a smarter way to determine priority, and it involves a tool invented more than 50 years ago by the 34th president of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower.