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The concept of “flow states”, according to Csikszentmihalyi, is the “mental state of operation in which a person performing an activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity.” This concept was once thought to be the natural talent found in artists and geniuses, though with future research anyone is capable of channeling a “flow state”. Michael Metcalf at Trello shares how the concept of flow states can help us as business professionals work better in the office. Metcalf explains how flow delivers both enjoyment and challenge in our work and can hugely increase satisfaction and productivity.  He says that anyone involved in contemplative, creative, or thoughtful endeavors can achieve a state of flow, just follow these 4 steps (a more detailed explanation of each step can be found in the original article – link at the end of this article):

1. Make Sure You’re Focused On The Right Tasks
2. Practice Makes A Perfect Flow State
3. Find The Right Environment
4. Take Care Of Your Creative Health

The flow state is a good challenge for those who struggle finding enjoyment in their jobs as well. While you may think how mundane your every day may be, by sparking creativity and productivity by tapping into your flow state, you may find self satisfaction and enrichment as well.

Original Post by By Michael Metcalf on Trello

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There are so many moving parts in a company, with levels of management working to keep a business running. Yet, the little tasks are what take up a lot of our time, stress, and efforts. Think about the number of emails, messages and phone calls you get on a daily basis. It adds up quick. Think about the levels of communication and management you need to inform and keep up to date with current projects. Inboxes fill up quick and a fast-paced workplace can create confusion or miscommunication. Evan LePage at Trello suggests  exploring the master board workflow for managers to practice effective communication and collaboration across the organization. Trello Enterprise, for example is a tool to keep collaborations in check. LePage suggests instead of adding another message to the pile, curate work and messaging for your executives with a Trello master board. The master board is a more visible collaboration and communication tool where everyone in the enterprise level is informed at real time and can communicate in a timely manner. According to the Trello blog, “it provides you with a single view of all the relevant cards from a variety of other boards.” Additionally, a master board works by having the freedom to share information between multiple Trello boards. LePage suggests using Unito, a two-way sync system to ensure all boards are visible to all users. When your entire team is aware of your master board workflow (which you should take time to master and relay to your team), it makes communication simpler. You can set up your Trello Master Board and sign up for Unito’s Board Sync Power-Up 14-day free trial by viewing the original Trello blog here. Company leaders have a lot on their plate to juggle already. Utilizing the simple Trello master board to ease communications and keep everyone in the loop is one less thing for leaders to worry about.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) makes it easier for a company to keep track of their sales and marketing, yet people still feel hesitant when considering implementing such systems to their organizations. We hear stories of failed implementations, money wasted and chaos and frustration when learning the new systems. But not all CRM implementations go bad. When they do prove to be successful, companies immediately see a positive change in organizational productivity. But the major pain point with CRM isn’t with technology – it is entirely cultural. “The inconvenient truth is that some salespeople simply don’t want to utilize any system that monitors their activity or that they perceive as wasting their time,” says Marc Emmer at Forbes. “To use such a system requires a disciplined approach that is lacking in many organizations.”

Here are seven keys to utilizing CRM successfully.

1. Pick the right system.
2. Map your sales and marketing process.
3. Consider creating an end-to-end solution.
4. Pick the right partners.
5. Get feedback early and often.
6. Develop a project plan.
7. Ensure you deploy a scalable solution that works.

Don’t be afraid to take the risk and implement a CRM system for your organization. Utilizing the right CRM can be a real game-changer for your company. As mentioned before, when implemented right, you’ll see an immediate return to your investment.

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