Coffee could be killing your productivity. As former Googlers say, relying on your morning cup of Joe is likely to worsen your work rate. But there’s also one thing that can actually boost your output – not undermine it. I’m talking about...
Asana vs Slack. Which Tool is Ahead of the Pack?
If you are wondering which tool to use – Asana or Slack – you’ve come to the right place. This article is a part of our “Team Chat Wars” series, in which we compare Slack to its rivals. Understanding the features of different communication apps...
7 Key Management Styles in 2019. How to Become the Best Boss Ever?
Let’s keep it simple. There are basically two management styles – “bossy” and “buddy”. All managers are drifting between these extremes looking for the best approach in their particular cases. For you to choose the right management style, I’d like...
Slack vs Microsoft Teams. Which Tool is Ahead of The Game?
Here’s a peculiar fact: Microsoft Teams could not have existed. On a winter day 2016, Bill Gates and Satya Nadella met up for coffee. (As rumor has it.) Microsoft’s founder and its CEO were sipping drinks and basking in the sun. The main question on...
12 Superb Team-Building Games and Activities You Won’t be Ashamed of
Introduction How many times have you faked an illness before team-building days? Calm down, I don’t force you to reveal this horrible truth. Let’s just admit that the majority of team-building activities suck. Those hotdog eating contests and egg...
11 Brilliant Problem-Solving Techniques Nobody Taught You
Introduction A product manager, call her Susan, claims that sales have dropped off because the development team has not released the necessary app update, because the design folk has not provided them with the assets, because the customer support...
10 Productivity Tips from Movers and Shakers
“We’re just drowning in information: we’re starving for wisdom”. Tony Robbins. I’m an awful skeptic. Each time I see an article on productivity, I knit my brows and grumble. Because I’m not sure if tips listed there were...
We’ve Tried Stride vs Slack. Here’s Our Verdict
Team chat wars are heating up! In spring, Atlassian’s Stride got the general release, as experts suggested in its “latest bid to slow down Slack”. At Chanty, we were curious about this news, because it’s always a great idea to keep up with your...
10 Slack Competitors. What Team Chat Tools Are Leading the Way?
Slack has got quite a buzz. With 8 million daily users and more than $5 billion valuation, it might be the most popular team communication platform by spring 2018. However, Slack has gained a lot of competitors through the years (Stride, Microsoft...
The Most Promising Tech Trends in 2019
The ongoing development of technology directly influences everything we do and transforms every sphere of our life. Some tried-and-true trends are out, other old-timers are broadening horizons of their impact, innovations make our lives better. We...
WhatsApp vs Slack: How Our Team Spotted the Champ
WhatsApp is one of the most famous mobile-first tools. The messenger started out in 2009 as an idea to send notifications to friends. At the moment, 1.5 billion people use WhatsApp for both personal and work-related conversations. The company has...
5 Surefire Ways to Master Teamwork Skills
Teamwork is key to successful business in most companies. Why? Let me explain. All companies unite diverse areas in large and small groups. Joining efforts of all team members makes it possible to complete tasks in the most effective way. Teamwork...