People Management

Improve team communication (and crush your goals) with these tips

Prioritizing workplace communication can improve everything from employee engagement to company culture. Learn how your team can benefit too.

Ashley Vanasse · 8 min read

tug of war team building activity
People Management

Team building in action: How to lead teams where people thrive

Learn how effective team building can have a positive impact on everything from employee engagement to company culture and beyond.

Ashley Vanasse · 8 min read

Example of a Team Type
People Management

Team Types: Why they matter, and how to harness their power

Learn about each of the nine Team Types, and get tips to align your team capabilities with the work at hand to achieve your goals.

Ashley Vanasse · 7 min read

Organization Design

5 ways PI Design can help you build winning teams

Building an all-star team can be daunting. Here are five ways PI Design helps you up the odds of success, so you can crush your goals.

David Silbert · 5 min read

Company Culture

Where are our remotes?! The Hybrid Olympics Chronicles

The PI People Ops team just pulled off an unprecedented Hybrid Office Olympics. Let me elaborate by walking you through my week as a remote Office Olympian.

Andrew Barks · 14 min read

Company Culture

How to lead your most productive meetings yet in a hybrid workplace

While running hybrid meetings may sound daunting, don’t let them intimidate you. With thoughtful consideration and a bit of planning, you can lead productive meetings in just about any workplace setting.

Ezra Sandzer-Bell · 7 min read

Company Culture

The 5 characteristics of dysfunctional teams

Dysfunctional teams can cripple an organization. To prevent dysfunction in teams, you need an understanding of the “where” and the “why,” in addition to the more obvious “who.” 

Andrew Barks · 7 min read

Leadership

Post-pandemic team effectiveness starts with self-aware leadership.

Wondering how best to navigate today’s hybrid work environment? Here are three ways to get in tune with yourself and those you lead.

Brandi Keiser · 4 min read

Company Culture

How to build a strong and successful team

Learn how to build a team that is resilient, impactful, and self-sustaining–in the office or virtually. Get started on your next team today.

Erin Balsa · 6 min read

Company Culture

Effective team communication: What it is and how to achieve it

Effective team communication can be the difference between smooth productivity and total failure to achieve goals as a group. There are nuances to how your organization can benefit from better messaging.

Jennifer Moebius · 7 min read

OPTIMA21 speaker lineup
Leadership

OPTIMA21 headliner Patrick Lencioni pulls at the roots of team dysfunction

Patrick Lencioni is just one of several thought leaders joining OPTIMA21, The event team has been hard at work since 2019, ensuring an exciting, all-new virtual experience.

Andrew Barks · 3 min read

Leadership

How great team leadership starts with a great team

Team leadership has a significant impact on team performance and employee engagement. Here’s how to pick those leaders and make them count.

Will Otto · 10 min read

Company Culture

What makes a successful team? The must-have qualities

Is your organization set up for team success? Learn what qualities are integral to productive team-building and how you can get started today.

Brian Madge · 6 min read

5 qualities of a great team player
Teamwork

5 qualities of a great team player

Being a team player may seem simple, but it takes time, thought, and patience to get right. When in doubt, practice these five qualities.

David Silbert · 8 min read