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How to Effectively Structure Distributed Work
This article explores the different types of work (individual, group work, team w tasks and the appropriate coordination processes for each.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 11, 20216 min read
Centaur Stage Season 2 Ep.2 - The Data Behind High-Performing Teams with Sam Yeats
In this episode of Centaur Stage Season 2, produced by Cosmic Centaurs, Marilyn and Sam Yeats explore the data behind high-performing teams.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 11, 202111 min read
Cosmic Conference 2021 - Closing Debate: Are Remote Teams Better?
To wrap up our second annual Cosmic Conference, we hosted a debate titled ‘Are Remote Teams Better?’ Read to hear what our debators argued.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 11, 202118 min read
Centaur Stage Season 2 Ep.1 - What is a Team? with Connie Hadley
In the 1st episode of Centaur Stage S2, Connie Hadley shared her insights on what makes a team, a team.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 2, 20219 min read
Cosmic Conference 2021 - Session 5: Managing Diversity in Distributed Teams
In this 2021 Cosmic Conference session, Marilyn and Dr. Vinika Rao talk about diversity and inclusion in teams.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 1, 202121 min read
Cosmic Conference 2021 - Session 4: The Impact of Workspaces on Collaboration
In this of the 2021 Future of Teams Conference, we explore the impact of workspaces on collaboration with Agustin Chevez and Shayne Smart
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 1, 202114 min read
Why are values important for a company?
This article is the first in a series all about organizational values.
Cosmic Centaurs
Oct 25, 20213 min read
Developing Resilience
In this series, we explore how to develop resilience. This first article draws on research to define resilience and outline its many types.
Cosmic Centaurs
Oct 20, 20214 min read
Cosmic Conference 2021 - Session 3: Internal Communications in Distributed Organizations
In the 2021 Cosmic Conference exploring the Future of Teams, we discussed effective internal communications in distributed organizations.
Cosmic Centaurs
Oct 11, 202116 min read
Annual Strategic Planning: Q&A with Strathaus
Marilyn Zakhour, CEO & Founder of Cosmic Centaurs & Roger Hajjar, Founding Partner at Strathaus held a Q&A about annual strategic planning.
Cosmic Centaurs
Oct 10, 20212 min read
A Helpful Guide to Shared Documentation Part III: Managing Access Rights
Managing who gets access to information is an important component of information management and documentation.
Cosmic Centaurs
Oct 10, 20213 min read
A Helpful Guide to Shared Documentation Part II: Naming Shared Folders and Files
We share in this article best practices for naming your shared folders and files.
Cosmic Centaurs
Oct 10, 20212 min read
A Helpful Guide to Shared Documentation Part I: Structuring your Shared Drive
In this article, we listed best practices for structuring your folders and drive.
Cosmic Centaurs
Oct 10, 20213 min read
Introverts, Extroverts, & Remote Work
In this article, we explore the introvert-extrovert spectrum and the differences between personality type when it comes to remote work.
Cosmic Centaurs
Sep 19, 20215 min read
Cosmic Conference 2021 - Session 2: What we can learn from (E) sports Teams
Evelyn Tan, Madiha Naz, Sami Moutran, and Tom Marsden, discussed teamwork and leadership in sports & (e)sports in the 2021 Cosmic Conference
Cosmic Centaurs
Sep 16, 202114 min read
Cosmic Conference 2021 - Keynote: Unpacking the Challenges of Hybrid Work with Mark Mortensen
Mark Mortensen opened the 2021 Cosmic Conference with a keynote on psychological safety and hybrid work
Cosmic Centaurs
Sep 9, 202121 min read
Team & Culture - Adopting Collective Rituals
We made a worksheet in partnership with Shayne Smart, Principal Consultant at workshop.design, to help you create rituals
Cosmic Centaurs
Sep 1, 20212 min read
Cosmic Conference 2021 - Key Takeaways: Unpacking the Challenges of Hybrid Work with Mark Mortensen
Mark Mortensen and Marilyn Zakhour unpacked the challenges of hybrid work, and discussed psychological safety.
Cosmic Centaurs
Aug 30, 202113 min read
The Team Identity Worksheet
Explore your sense of self, the different aspects of your identity, and those that connect the most with the team and culture.
Cosmic Centaurs
Aug 30, 20212 min read
How to make remote work, work! 20 Tips & Tricks
We’ve gathered this list of tips to help you make the best out of your experience with remote work.
Cosmic Centaurs
Aug 24, 20217 min read
Remote Work Manifesto
Inspired by the ‘Agile Manifesto’, we have developed ‘The Remote Work Manifesto’ capturing the values, direction, and vision for effective flexible, remote or virtual team work.
Ritual Bank
If your team or company is looking for rituals to help with performance, cohesion, communication, or onboarding new team members visit our ritual bank for inspiration.
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