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The term agile is no longer limited to software development. It has evolved to include an organizational mindset that is driven towards improving customer satisfaction and employees’ productivity. An agile methodology is a disciplined approach towards running your company in a dedicated manner. Therefore, numerous organizations, big and small, are adopting business agility entirely or just for project and sales management. According to a research , almost 71% of the companies are using the agile approach partially or completely.  Moreover, the increased permeation of the agile principles in the work culture can be due to the statistics that state that agile projects are 28% more successful as compared to the traditional ones. Here are six advantages of working in an organization that is inclined towards agility: Increased interactions The agile principle is dedicated towards constant communication between the entire software development team to create high-quality software. ...

Microsoft announced a slew of product updates ahead of its Inspire developer conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to a free version of Microsoft Teams and enhancements to Workplace Analytics. Ahead of its Inspire partner conference next week, Microsoft has launched its Whiteboard collaboration app out of preview. The freeform inking app is now generally available on Windows 10, and it will be "coming soon" to iOS and on the web. Whiteboard, for the uninitiated, lets you sketch, draw, erase, and attach sticky notes to a digital canvas. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though — there’s a search feature that surfaces relevant images on the web, a virtual ruler tool, and a host of other design-centric tools. “Since releasing a preview of the app in December, more than 200,000 customers have helped us fine tune the feature set and end-user experience,” Microsoft said. “Based on their feedback we’ve added a number of new features, including...

Social Facade of Internet Internet isn"t too old an invention. And that is why it is changing faces with every passing moment. However, the most prevalent facade of internet is its Social element. The human need to feel connected has made Social Media a reality. While there are too many beneficial aspects of Social media, there are several harmful ones as well. Too many Distractions, too little Time Today, there are literally hundreds of Social Media applications and internet tools. Too many of them means that there is something for everyone. Some people prefer image sharing and use Instagram more frequently, others prefer brevity and like to say it all in 160 characters — they use Twitter. Too many choices make a man get entangled in the intricate net of never ending internet usage  options. This way, people get distracted a lot more than they care to admit. And this behaviour even extends into their professional lives. Surveys show that employees spend on the order of hours...

From scanning business cards to managing meetings across different time zones, administrative assistants are bombarded with tasks of varying complexity every single day. Here are six categories of office tools that can help you switch between these tasks seamlessly, and manage your day more easily. 1) Scheduling Tools Planning a meeting over email can be such a pain! This is where Scheduling Tools come to your rescue. They help you reduce the back and forth which often happens when both parties are trying to decide on a time convenient to everyone. Scheduling Tools can be integrated with your existing calendar, making planning much simpler. This also helps ensure that none of your meeting slots are double-booked. In fact, there are several tools in the market which let you set caps on the number of meetings that can be scheduled per day. Most of them come with features like cross-device support and intelligent timezone detection. This helps in scheduling meetings with people from all ...