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Stories and advice for those who manage projects, people and themselves. We tell you how to work in a team, meet deadlines and be better.

False multitasking: how it is dangerous, and how to deal with it
18 March, 2021
False multitasking: how it is dangerous, and how to deal with it
Multitasking has been cultivated for years. This was noted in the resume as something valuable. We practiced at work, going crazy and burning out. But what is it anyway? Does it really exist and is it useful?
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
3770
WEEEK Week #37: Task lists and notifications by time
WEEEK week updates
15 March, 2021
WEEEK Week #37: Task lists and notifications by time
In the latest update of the web version of WEEEK, we suggested two long-awaited features: now you can view tasks in the form of lists, as well as configure notifications for a specific time.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
2631
Mistakes at work - is it normal?
3 March, 2021
Mistakes at work - is it normal?
Since childhood, we are taught that mistakes are bad. Everywhere: in school, in life, and at work. But is it so scary to make mistakes at work? I figured it out and came to ambiguous conclusions.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
2845
WEEEK Week #36: Subscriptions, new duplicate tasks, and boards on Android
WEEEK week updates
1 March, 2021
WEEEK Week #36: Subscriptions, new duplicate tasks, and boards on Android
The recent WEEEK update brought two important and very long-awaited changes: we finally added the ability to subscribe to tasks (become observers there) and added a powerful feature for duplicating tasks with content.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
1190
What is Agile: idea, principles, possible problems
agile
8 February, 2021
What is Agile: idea, principles, possible problems
We’ll tell you what the Agile methodology is, what principles it is based on, how it works in practice, and what problems it can provoke.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
3092
How to manage your workload
teamwork
17 December, 2020
How to manage your workload
The productivity of a team where everyone plows non-stop, in the end, is slightly higher than where half of them just lie and spit at the ceiling. I will briefly tell you how a properly distributed workload helps make the team work more efficiently.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
5095
Project management methods
7 December, 2020
Project management methods
Speaking of project management methods, they put everything in one pile: Kanban, Agile, PRINCE2, Six Sigma, and much more. We figured out why you can't do this, and we did it right.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
3687
6 tips on how to follow the plan
productivity
26 November, 2020
6 tips on how to follow the plan
A plan is a fragile thing. No matter how cool it is, it's easier to fail it than it looks. I tell you how to stick to the plan in any situation and not deviate from your goals.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
6211
How to evaluate employee’s productivity
19 November, 2020
How to evaluate employee’s productivity
Any company exists thanks to the efforts of its employees. And its success directly depends on the quality of their work. If you want to improve the team's results, you should evaluate the productivity of each employee and adjust their daily workload.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
2912
Automate it: how to reduce the pain of routine tasks
teamwork
20 October, 2020
Automate it: how to reduce the pain of routine tasks
Automation of work processes will help to solve many issues and save working time, and at the same time - to avoid errors and unplanned delays in work.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
13723
No circus: how to conduct meetings with the benefit
teamwork
12 October, 2020
No circus: how to conduct meetings with the benefit
Many still consider work meetings a waste of time, when bosses criticize employees for no reason, and they can't even get a word in about the work. I declare war on stereotypes and tell you how to hold meetings for the benefit of the entire company.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
2967
Ashes of the deadline: how not to miss deadlines and what to do if everything is burned out
1 October, 2020
Ashes of the deadline: how not to miss deadlines and what to do if everything is burned out
It is quite possible that while you are reading these lines, the deadline for some task is burning painfully somewhere, and everyone is suffering. Why is this happening? How do I not miss the deadline? And what if all the deadlines have passed long ago?
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
3951
Clean up your workplace!
24 September, 2020
Clean up your workplace!
No one wants to work if the tea mugs are already covering the monitor, the phone has social networks and YouTube, and because of the abundance of stickers, you can't find the document you need. But there is a way out — to organize the workplace correctly.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
3499
Project Management Guide. Part 2. Planning
17 September, 2020
Project Management Guide. Part 2. Planning
The team seems to be working, but there is no progress? The deadline is already coming to an end, but there is still nothing to show? It's time to reconsider your views on the organization of work and make a project plan.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
2938
How to work with a remote team
remote work
12 September, 2020
How to work with a remote team
Working remotely is great. An employee can work in their underwear (there is no shame in this), laying on the couch, and the employer saves on the office. But working with a remote team also has some nuances that you should learn about right away.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
2952
How to recognize and stop burnout
burnout
3 September, 2020
How to recognize and stop burnout
Emotional burnout is a problem not only for workaholics, but also for almost any person. Many people do not take this problem seriously. We understand why it occurs, how to recognize it and stop it.
Alexander Mashkov
Alexander Mashkov
CMO, WEEEK
3634
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