{"id":8810,"date":"2022-01-27T13:46:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T12:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/?p=8810"},"modified":"2022-06-02T16:22:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:22:39","slug":"four-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/four-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Strategies to Improve Operational Efficiency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In every organization, resource management is key to success. The more efficiently you use your resources, the more profitable the business becomes. <em>Resource<\/em> is a comprehensive term that includes every kind of input your organization needs to process in order to deliver an output. The ability to reduce the number of resources allocated for a specific task without altering the results of that task is operational efficiency. In other words, it\u2019s about achieving the same by investing less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving your operational efficiency should be among top priorities. It ensures that you stay ahead of your competition and run a successful and profitable business. In this article, we will share with you some practical strategies that will help you improve operational efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-5b011ac0-d1ca-479e-8535-88ad169070bd\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table des mati\u00e8res<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/four-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency\/#0-what-does-operational-efficiency-look-like-\" style=\"\">What does operational efficiency look like?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/four-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency\/#1-diving-into-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency-\" style=\"\">Diving into strategies to improve operational efficiency\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/four-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency\/#2-start-working-in-the-open-\" style=\"\">Start working in the open\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/four-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency\/#5-encourage-cross-departmental-collaboration-\" style=\"\">Encourage cross-departmental collaboration\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/four-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency\/#7-introduce-technological-solutions-\" style=\"\">Introduce technological solutions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/four-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency\/#10-embrace-flexibility\" style=\"\">Embrace flexibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-does-operational-efficiency-look-like-\">What does operational efficiency look like?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.activtrak.com\/operational-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Operational efficiency<\/a> is a measurable metric that you can monitor by tracking your company\u2019s KPIs. The most crucial factor here is maintaining the same output level while reducing the input. If the output drops, it means you haven\u2019t increased efficiency but just decreased the whole productivity of your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your production lines can manufacture the same batch with less fuel, it\u2019s a machinery efficiency. If your employees can process the same tasks in less time, it\u2019s performance efficiency. Once you achieve operational efficiency, you start saving money, reflecting on your profit margins or your competitive pricing for your products and services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-diving-into-strategies-to-improve-operational-efficiency-\">Diving into strategies to improve operational efficiency&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving operational efficiency doesn\u2019t happen on its own and doesn\u2019t occur overnight either. You need to invest some effort to implement an improvement strategy that matches your business case. When you select the right strategy, consider your work to be halfway done. The right strategy will save you time and bring you closer to your goal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the proper strategy requires:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>analyzing your current business situation, <\/li><li>developing an action plan (roadmap), and <\/li><li>taking according actions. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a challenging journey. However, remind yourself that improving operational efficiency will not just save your money but will enable you to increase your client&#8217;s base. It&#8217;ll also help you expand your business by becoming more competitive and agile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided to embark on that journey, here are four basic strategies for you to employ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-start-working-in-the-open-\">Start working in the open&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/colleagues-having-meeting-in-board-room-businessw-2021-09-03-00-42-12-utc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8819\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/colleagues-having-meeting-in-board-room-businessw-2021-09-03-00-42-12-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/colleagues-having-meeting-in-board-room-businessw-2021-09-03-00-42-12-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/colleagues-having-meeting-in-board-room-businessw-2021-09-03-00-42-12-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/colleagues-having-meeting-in-board-room-businessw-2021-09-03-00-42-12-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/colleagues-having-meeting-in-board-room-businessw-2021-09-03-00-42-12-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/colleagues-having-meeting-in-board-room-businessw-2021-09-03-00-42-12-utc-scaled.jpg 1387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first one to consider is to start working in the open, which means <a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/working-in-silos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reducing silos<\/a> and fostering a higher level of communication between employees in the company. In simpler terms, <a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/le-travail-en-plein-air\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">le travail en plein air<\/a> means that all of your teams present their work (unless there is confidentiality involved) with everyone in the organization. This applies to all kinds of teams and working models &#8211; remote, on-site, <a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/transitioning-to-hybird-work-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/embracing-asynchronous-work-with-microsoft-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous<\/a>, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of working separately, bring your team together with an open work environment. Encourage teams to share their results and collaborate on various tasks. Working in the open is one of the best and simplest ways to spot inefficiencies in your workflows. This work mode allows you to be closer to the daily activities within your company and notice any obstacles and difficulties that might come up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to keep in mind that working in the open doesn\u2019t mean that you should micromanage and get involved in every small activity violating your employees\u2019 privacy. It simply helps you oversee things from an eagle\u2019s eye to catch inefficiencies and fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-how-to-start-working-in-the-open\">How to start working in the open<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Implement a collaboration solution in the company to provide a technical base for your open environment approach and encourage your team to share their updates, results, and tasks with each other. We recommend considering Microsoft Teams as your collaboration solution.<\/li><li>Working in the open means that everyone in the company follows this rhythm, including the senior management team.   In the end, they set an example for the entire staff and have to walk the talk. This implies listening to ideas instead of solely giving orders, embracing feedback from their team, and considering updating the processes based on the feedback. In other words, practice what you preach.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Create a dedicated space for employees to speak up, share their ideas, comments, thoughts, and concerns. It can be a specific day of the month when you hold dedicated meetings for this purpose or if you use Microsoft Teams, you can create a dedicated team where everyone can share their thoughts at any moment.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-more-benefits-that-working-in-the-open-can-help-you-achieve\">More benefits that working in the open can help you achieve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As already noted, operational efficiency is about a smart allocation of resources. And working in the open allows you to see exactly how the resources are allocated and managed within the team. So, the question is then &#8211; what do you do when you notice operational inefficiencies?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s discuss some of the most common inefficiencies and you can overcome them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The teams spend too much time on administrative work and repetitive tasks&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s sending emails or managing payrolls, admin tasks can be daunting and time consuming. And as we know time is the most valuable resource we have, so when possible, automate such work. For example, you can utilize chat bots to reduce the workload of your support teams and give them extra time to work on more complex issues. You can learn more about business tasks that can be automated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ondeck.com\/resources\/20-business-tasks-you-can-easily-automate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ici<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Time management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps, this is one of the biggest work-related challenges of the 21st century. If or when you notice issues within your company related to time management then the best thing you can do is shadow your employees to understand what they do on a daily basis, how they prioritize their tasks and give them pointers accordingly. If it\u2019s a company-wide issue, then you may consider hiring a professional to train your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lack of human resources&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, you actually improve your operational efficiency when you increase your resources such as hiring new people. Working in the open will clearly show you if your team members are overworking and whether there is a need for new staff. Yes, a new hire is technically a new input, so you\u2019re adding one instead of reducing but there are cases when adding a resource is the best solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-encourage-cross-departmental-collaboration-\">Encourage cross-departmental collaboration<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/group-of-business-people-crossed-arms-in-pile-for-2021-09-01-11-16-45-utc-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8820\" width=\"768\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/group-of-business-people-crossed-arms-in-pile-for-2021-09-01-11-16-45-utc-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/group-of-business-people-crossed-arms-in-pile-for-2021-09-01-11-16-45-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/group-of-business-people-crossed-arms-in-pile-for-2021-09-01-11-16-45-utc-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/group-of-business-people-crossed-arms-in-pile-for-2021-09-01-11-16-45-utc-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/group-of-business-people-crossed-arms-in-pile-for-2021-09-01-11-16-45-utc-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/group-of-business-people-crossed-arms-in-pile-for-2021-09-01-11-16-45-utc-scaled.jpg 1389w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When your team members in the same department start collaborating with each other, they can significantly reduce the time they need to finish tasks. When different departments start working together, it brings your business to a whole new level. It creates a pool of experience everyone can use. And by that, you will eliminate double handling and maximize the use of your teams\u2019 efforts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can\u2019t implement a cross-departmental collaboration without having the appropriate technical base to support your endeavor. Otherwise, you end up creating additional admin work such as back-and-forth emails which is counterproductive. Having a collaboration solution is essential to guarantee your team can efficiently communicate and collaborate on a higher level with enough tools to support that. For instance, Microsoft teams can provide workspaces and channels with lots of sharing and co-working features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-to-encourage-cross-departmental-collaboration-\">How to encourage cross-departmental collaboration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">1. Get your team to trust each other and believe that each of them is doing their best for the company\u2019s success. Building that trust is certainly a difficult task. Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spencerstuart.com\/leadership-matters\/2021\/march\/no-trust-no-team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guiding points by Spencer Stuart<\/a>, a leadership consulting firm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\"><li>Provide opportunities to build relationships<\/li><li>Offer networking opportunities for team members to share their capabilities<\/li><li>Speak the truth<\/li><li>Highlight successes<\/li><li>Encourage and role-model transparency<\/li><li>Admit when you don\u2019t know something<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The 4th point is especially important so let us highlight it again. Pay great attention to accomplishments and celebrate your team\u2019s achievements together. When employees feel their efforts are ignored, they will start losing passion and might end up leaving the company for no specific reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">2. Collaboration is not a one-way street, especially cross-departmental collaboration. Instead of focusing on merely giving instructions, ask for feedback and listen to that feedback. It can help you understand any insufficiencies and gaps in cross-departmental collaboration and pinpoint development opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Become a part of the collaboration process yourself and keep a closer eye on all departments and interact with them. Don\u2019t go for micromanagement because that would consume your time and energy. But be aware of what\u2019s happening and bring solutions when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-introduce-technological-solutions-\">Introduce technological solutions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/digital-marketing-interactive-screen-with-busines-2021-08-29-08-19-43-utc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8702\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/digital-marketing-interactive-screen-with-busines-2021-08-29-08-19-43-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/digital-marketing-interactive-screen-with-busines-2021-08-29-08-19-43-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/digital-marketing-interactive-screen-with-busines-2021-08-29-08-19-43-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/digital-marketing-interactive-screen-with-busines-2021-08-29-08-19-43-utc-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/digital-marketing-interactive-screen-with-busines-2021-08-29-08-19-43-utc-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/digital-marketing-interactive-screen-with-busines-2021-08-29-08-19-43-utc-scaled.jpg 1386w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving efficiency requires eliminating your workflow inefficiencies, which means you have to rely on technology and enable computer-aided solutions to take part in your daily business operations. Digital transformation brings you one step closer to your goal by organizing resources sharing, accessibility, and real-time co-working. Implement a collaboration solution and automate as many processes as possible to <a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/how-to-reduce-administrative-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce admin work<\/a> and enhance your work environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technological solutions can be applied to most if not all industries and undoubtedly to all aspects of business from marketing to sales, finance, and HR. So, dedicate some time to research to see what kind of tech solutions exist in your industry and how you can benefit from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re using Microsoft Teams as you collaboration platform and you&#8217;d like to learn how to use it to its full capacity, you can explore these <a href=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/fr\/microsoft-teams-scenarios-and-use-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">top 10 Microsoft Teams scenarios and use cases<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-luminous-dusk-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/define-use-cases-wp-1024x727.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9184 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/define-use-cases-wp-1024x727.png 1024w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/define-use-cases-wp-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/define-use-cases-wp-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/nboldapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/define-use-cases-wp.png 1276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-learn-how-to-define-microsoft-teams-use-cases-for-your-business-needs\">Learn how to define Microsoft Teams use cases for your business needs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color\">Obtenez le guide gratuit, partagez-le avec vos coll\u00e8gues et am\u00e9liorez votre collaboration ! <\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-b315815b-ef47-4906-a58d-51a5db46913b\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/fr\/l\/how-to-define-microsoft-teams-use-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"ub-button-block-main\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #fcb900; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #00d084; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-radius: 60px; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>T\u00e9l\u00e9charger<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-collaboration-templates\"><br> Mod\u00e8les de collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You created a workspace for your specific business scenario, uploaded all the right documentation for your team to work on, added tabs with important files and apps, including tasks, and invited the right people to this team. The preparation part is done, your team can start working on their assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then a new project comes, and you need to do it all over again. 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