What do farms and offices have in common? 🐓 🏢

  [Distributed by Zight (formerly CloudApp)](getcloudapp.com/blog) 4 Ways to Improve Collaboration and Supercharge Productivity Did you know that farms and offices share something in common ⁉️ A fascinating [Forbes article]( explores the concept of competition among domesticated plants or animals, highlighting its potential negative impact on farm yields. Similarly, the business world is inherently competitive, but fostering an unhealthy sense of competition within a team is counterproductive. 🌱🏢  So, how can we strike a balance between productivity and nurturing effective relationships while also fostering team collaboration? Read on and we will fill you in!   🤝 Support Initiated Collaboration  No one enjoys being forced onto a team just for the sake of collaboration - it's simply not productive. So instead, leaders should look to empower and encourage team members to initiate collaboration independently. This will help to foster a dynamic and diverse work environment, [improve productivity](, and strengthen relationship building from diverse perspectives.   😀 Promote Storytelling  As humans, each of us holds a unique story to share, and by weaving narratives, employees can effectively communicate their perspectives, fostering understanding and stronger bonds within the team. So whether you welcome a new colleague or celebrate a significant milestone, telling a story through [video]( cultivates a shared sense of purpose leading to greater productivity.   💬 Foster Open Communication  Creating an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, concerns, and feedback helps to promote an inclusive and open culture. And implementing [asynchronous communication]( check-ins and feedback loops is a great way to facilitate ongoing dialogue in distributed workplaces and helps to build and maintain a culture around personalized productivity.   ⏱️ Eliminate Wasted Time  Let’s schedule another meeting - said no one ever! It's time to empower your team to eliminate time-wasting activities and regain control of your calendar by leveraging productivity tools like [Zight](. Streamlining workflows can significantly reduce unnecessary meetings, so encourage team members to save time and transform the way they operate.   Surprisingly, there are valuable lessons we can learn from farm animals when it comes to optimizing our work environments! 🐄🚀  So are you cultivating an environment where team members thrive and become high producers? To unlock the full potential of your team, take meaningful steps toward fostering autonomy and collaboration to unleash a collective force that drives greater productivity and success.   Before we go...Join us for our next webinar!  Level-up with Zight 🤩 Join us at our next live webinar, where we will deep dive into some awesome Zight features that will help your productivity, including:  🗸 Advanced Analytics 🗸 Admin Controls (basics) 🗸 Captions & Transcription 🗸 Integrations 🗸 Custom Branding, CTA, Templates 🗸 Security 🗸 Upload & Search 🗸 Invite Team Members  📅 Wednesday, August 2nd | ⌚ 10:00 AM PST 🎙 Hosted by Saundra Krienke, Product Marketing Manager  [Register Now!](   Stay tuned for more exciting topics and valuable tips in our future newsletters. 📩  The Zight Team   www.zight.com [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube](   Copyright © 2023 Zight. All rights reserved. 548 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 [Privacy Policy]( [Manage subscription preferences]( [Unsubscribe]()