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How to Build Trust in Virtual Teams

Darleen DeRosa — February 11, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc — February 11, 2019 rawpixel / Pixabay Virtual teams are critically important for today’s organizations. Innovative technology has made it possible for companies to leverage a geographically dispersed workforce and assemble resourceful teams capable of tackling their most pressing issues. OnPoint Consulting’s global study on virtual collaboration … Continue reading How to Build Trust in Virtual Teams

The Profile of Success: Building High Performing Virtual Teams

Darleen DeRosa — February 4, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc — February 4, 2019 fancycrave1 / Pixabay Although many companies have made significant investments in virtual teams and the technology to support them, a surprising number of these teams do not reach their full potential. In an effort to understand what sets successful teams apart from those … Continue reading The Profile of Success: Building High Performing Virtual Teams

How to Make Your Teams More Agile

Rick Lepsinger — January 16, 2019 Follow @onpoint_llc — January 16, 2019 For decades, most organizations structured their projects and teams around a concept known today as the “waterfall” approach. This methodology provided a linear, sequential model for completing design-oriented tasks, with progress moving from one clear step to another until the project was completed. … Continue reading How to Make Your Teams More Agile

Marketing tools can be leveraged by sales teams, here’s how

Webinars, media coverage and video are marketing tactics that can be invaluable for sales. Lindsey Groepper on December 28, 2018  Whether the discussion centers around lead quality, buyer personas or content, there seems to be a never-ending battle between sales and marketing departments to stay aligned. When it comes to content, the sales team is … Continue reading Marketing tools can be leveraged by sales teams, here’s how

Successful marketing teams tackle this challenge

Case studies, solutions, and networking – the perfect ingredients to get your team on the same page. Scott Brinker on December 19, 2018   Successful marketing teams are diverse. They include storytellers, project managers, operations, and technologists. Getting them on the same page can be a challenge for even the most experienced manager. That’s why … Continue reading Successful marketing teams tackle this challenge

How to Create the Best Cross-Functional Teams

Rick Lepsinger — December 8, 2018 Follow @onpoint_llc — December 8, 2018 Free-Photos / Pixabay Cross-functional teams are an essential part of the ongoing effort to develop innovative and agile solutions to the problems facing modern businesses. By leveraging the diverse range of skills and resources scattered across multiple departments, organizations can build these teams … Continue reading How to Create the Best Cross-Functional Teams

Managing The Balance Between Productivity and Work Life Balance In Your Technology Teams

Jamie Mercer — November 30, 2018 — November 30, 2018 hamonazaryan1 / Pixabay Brett Kirby, a human performance scientist at the Nike Research Lab, recently declared that improving and increasing sleep might be one of the most significant trigger points to improving elite sports people’s performance. In a world of encouraging athletes to push their … Continue reading Managing The Balance Between Productivity and Work Life Balance In Your Technology Teams

Reducing Uncertainty in Cross-Functional Teams

Darleen DeRosa — November 24, 2018 Follow @onpoint_llc — November 24, 2018 More companies today are turning to cross-functional teams that reward collaborators over “lone wolves.” In these teams, employees often have dual reporting relationships rather than one manager. Responsibilities are also coordinated across departments rather than in a solely vertical arrangement. In addition, although … Continue reading Reducing Uncertainty in Cross-Functional Teams