Ideas, insights, and inside looks at how modern teams collaborate, manage work, and scale smarter – with a dash of product updates and stories from the trenches
I am Borja Gramage, responsible for organizational development and people at Arisnova. I am the second generation of a company present over 30 years.We are a Spanish company specialized in the development of control systems, automation, and custom software development since 1989. We make technological ...
Customer Stories • • 3 min read
People use apps in almost every aspect of their lives. Whether it's banking, weather, or a clock app, they offer us an easy way to get information. 95% of Americans own a cell phone, while an average American spends at least five hours a day on his mobile device.Even though smartphones are very popular ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
My name is Catherine, and I am a copywriter and translator at the Wunderlabel headquarters in Würzburg, Germany. We specialize in clothing labels and other types of branding materials that can be designed and ordered in our online shops by anyone, from avid crafters and upcoming designers to large enterprises.Our ...
Customer Stories • • 2 min read
Project managers are a vital part of any organizational structure, and they are in charge of tasks across every aspect of a business. They have to handle the budget, schedule meetings and work, manage people, among many other things.If we had to define a project manager's responsibilities in one sentence ...
Project Management • • 3 min read
Hello everyone, Welcome to another monthly recap! Last month, we announced two changes, and we're happy to let you know they've both been released!New mention typesFinally, you can mention and notify more people at once! There are several ways to do that.Type @team-name to mention the entire team. Only ...
Recaps • • 2 min read
“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael JordanAfter winning 6 NBA titles in 8 years, we’re pretty sure that MJ knows a thing or two about collaboration. Sure, your agency is not the 90s Chicago Bulls, but the same principles apply regardless.And it’s ...
Team Collaboration • • 8 min read
Effective team communication isn’t just about talking more, but about talking better. These 7 ways help your agency cut through the noise, align faster, and actually enjoy working together (yes, even on deadline days).
Team Collaboration • • 7 min read
You completed the project on time; your clients are satisfied with the final deliverable, so now is the time to kick back and relax and think about other projects, right? Well, before you and your team can share celebratory drinks, there is one final piece of work that remains: a postmortem meeting.These ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
How many times have you been more engaged in pointing fingers and blaming other teams for project failure than actually trying to solve the problem? Postmortem meetings are tricky because people tend to be more focused on blame than learning from their mistakes.Postmortem analysis helps your project ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
What is considered a startup?This question is quite challenging to answer because no one has managed to figure out a universally accepted definition. Startup is a company in its early stages of development with the tendency of fast growth. It usually features 1–3 founders who focus on capitalizing ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
Hello everyone,Welcome to 2021 and its first monthly recap. Last time, we took a chance to review all the changes and additions of ActiveCollab throughout 2020 - we hope you enjoyed it! This month, we'll go through a couple of implemented improvements and our plans for February.Upgraded editorAnother ...
Recaps • • 2 min read
So, your client needs a website. You are a web designer, and the project should be done in a week or two, right? Well, it depends on numerous factors. It's a commonly known fact that clients will ask you dozens of questions during the meeting, which at some point starts to become tedious. Now we ask ...
Marketing • • 4 min read