The Rise of the "Network of Teams" (Work Management Roundup)

Welcome back to the weekly Work Management Roundup, where we collect and curate the best reads from around the web regarding work, leadership, and —this week especially — teamwork. It turns out that hierarchies are out and functional teams are in, and those who are finding success engaging their workers do so by focusing on improving team dynamics. Read on!

New Research Shows Why Focusing On Teams, Not Just Leaders, Is Key To Business Performance (Forbes): According to the Deloitte Human Capital Trends 2016 study, traditional hierarchies have taken a backseat to today's “network of teams.” These are teams that work to solve a specific goal regardless of job title, and where leaders are hands-on experts who come from the ranks. Most issues companies face are due to this new model, and now 92% of companies surveyed are redesigning the way they work because of it. The article identifies 4 keys to success using this "network of teams" model.

Marketers Poised to Run the Customer Experience Show, Survey Says (Tech News World): In a recent study involving nearly 500 CMOs and marketing execs conducted by email automation company Marketo, the consensus is that marketing will have significant influence over business strategy and the entire customer experience by 2020.

The Rise of the Agile Marketer: A Report on the State of Agile Marketing in 2016 (Marketer Gizmo): In a study involving 803 US-based marketers, some fascinating results surfaced: a whopping 63.4% are using at least some aspects of Agile methods. Though there's a surprisingly limited use of Scrum, and there are challenges in finding good Agile training.

Bridging the Communication Gap Between Marketing and Creative Teams (Infographic) (Wrike): If you're part of either a marketing or creative team, you understand the frustrations of collaborating with one another. The language and even the focus is sometimes different for each side. This infographic lays out a few simple tweaks to your communication style that may make all the difference.

Great Leaders Embrace Office Politics (Harvard Business Review): It's not just about delivering results; being a great leader means networking with influential people in the company, making sure your contributions are noticed and you are perceived as being executive material. Some advice on playing the game without using Machiavellian influence-building tactics.

20 High Achievers Share the Daily Routines That Make Them Successful (Inc): If successful people could distill their daily routines into a formula, would you actually use it? Here's your chance. This roundup gathers the daily tasks of 20 CEOs, founders, and thought leaders, ranging from the mundane ("eat lunch with your employees") to the inspirational ("treat every day like it's the first day on the job") to the unconventional ("run to trouble").

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Project Management Lessons from the Pluto Flyby (Work Management Roundup)

Now that it's Friday once again, we're here to deliver the best reads on managing work and teams. This week, we give you articles on long-term planning, team motivation, a 15-minute productivity routine, and tools for learning as well as managing a small business. Read on! And remember, you can also browse these articles on our accompanying Flipboard mag! Planning Long-Term: Lessons from the Team That Got Us to Pluto (Fast Company): Any project that lasts 9 years and travels more than 3 billion miles into space will involve huge risk management, strong leadership, and patience. Here's how the New Horizons team made it work. 10 Ways To Motivate Your Team When The Going Gets Tough (Employee Scheduling Pro): Morale will suffer, productivity will decrease. But when a crisis rocks your team, you can use these creative solutions to get them back on track. 7 Lessons Learned from Leading a Dysfunctional Team (Fast Company): Difficult leadership experiences can be opportunities to learn. Tips for managers of every kind. The 15-Minute Routine Anthony Trollope Used to Write 40+ Books (James Clear): The prolific author set a watch in front of his work area and produced 250 words in every 15-minute work sprint. How's that for productivity? Essential Freemium Tools for Small Businesses (Hiveage): A look at 8 essential freemium tools that can help get your small business up and running. Freemium means you can use most basic features for free, with additional features available upon upgrading. The 37 Best Websites To Learn Something New (Medium): Lifelong learning and skills improvement need not be expensive. Here's a huge list of online resources, classes, and courses you can take — most of them for free. More Work Management Must-Reads Why Desktop Apps Are Making a Comeback (Medium): Should you make a desktop version of your app? Yes. 50 Motivational Twitter Accounts Every Manager Should Be Following (Eden Springs): Quote lovers, rejoice! Introducing the Happy Startup Canvas (Medium): How different the business world would be if we made decisions for the long-term good of the business, rather than to keep shareholders happy. What Kind of Procrastinator Are You? - Infographic (ParcelHero): 5 types of procrastinators and how you can avoid being one of them. How to Organize Your Workplace for Better Productivity - Infographic (Omni Papers): An uncluttered desk is a productive workspace! Looking for more Startup Advice? Follow our Flipboard magazine Startup Spark Up for links to articles on emerging businesses, founder advice, and best practices for entrepreneurs. Image Credit: New Horizons Over Pluto by Kevin Gill on Flickr. Photo edited for use.

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9 Phrases to Avoid If You Want to Sound Competent (Work Management Roundup)

It's Friday — time for the weekly Work Management Roundup. This week we tackle what phrases to use to sound more competent, note-taking with pen and paper, customizing stock photos, and using kindness as a strategy. Plus more articles on tools, productivity hacks and work.

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11 Attitudes More Important to Success Than Raw Talent (Work Management Roundup)

Our latest weekly roundup touches on 11 habits you need to succeed, all of which are more important than raw talent. Because personal success really does boil down to how you think. Plus many more articles on productivity and work.

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