Build a Better Brainstorm: A Guide to Inclusive Team Meetings

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We like to think that we operate our businesses as meritocracies. Good ideas get heard, and people with good ideas get rewarded. But what if that wasn’t exactly true? The fact is, in a typical eight-person team meeting, on average only three people do 70 percent of the talking. Luckily there are a few ways to make your meetings a bit more equal and inclusive.

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How to Keep Your Top Talent from Churning

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They say in growth, it’s easier to stop your already invested customers from leaving than to acquire new ones. When it comes to HR, things are no different. So, why is it that companies put more effort into searching for new hires, than focusing on developing the talent already in-house? MeisterLabs’ Technical Lead, Laura Bârlădeanu, shares what companies can do to retain top talent.

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Our First Trade Show as a SaaS Company: The Good, the Bad & the ROI

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You wouldn’t usually find SaaS companies like MeisterLabs at a trade show. We make most of our sales over the internet – through our website, via PPC campaigns, product review sites and other referrals. However, this year we decided to attend Atlassian Summit Barcelona. Michael Hollauf, shares whether it was worth the investment.

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Product Management: From Design to Implementation using MindMeister, MeisterTask & G Suite

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 To achieve successful product management, companies working within the fast-moving tech sector need consistent workflows. With a regular flow of ideas, push requests and UI improvements, it’s easy for tasks to slip between the gaps. An Interview with Cory Scott, CEO and […]

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Event Planning with Mind Maps (Tutorial + Example)

Event Planning with Mind Maps (Tutorial + Example)

Whether you’re planning a wedding, a press conference or a corporate event, maintaining a good overview of all your resources, tasks, deadlines and stakeholders is key. A mind map is a fantastic format for event planning as it enables you to collect all information related to the event in a centralized place, invite your co-organizers to collaborate with you, and go efficiently from brainstorming to execution. Read article “Event Planning with Mind Maps (Tutorial + Example)”