Basecamp 3’s to-do lists keep you in the loop when you’re working closely with other members of your team. You get notified when someone assigns you a to-do and that person gets notified when you check it off. This works great when it’s clear who needs to be assigned, but that’s not always the case.… keep reading
In the latest episode of the Rework podcast, we place a long-distance phone call to Antarctica to chat with Kathrin Mallot, an astrophysicist who works at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in the South Pole. In this episode, Kathrin talks about preparing for a work assignment in a super remote part of the world; practicing self-care… keep reading
A bad boss shapes our leadership style more than we realize. Who’s the worst boss you ever had? Your answer to this question matters. It influences your leadership style in more ways than you think. For myself, I can answer that question, “Who’s the worst boss you ever had?” almost immediately.
Did you receive this email from us today? Subject: Basecamp 3 security alert: You must set a new password ⚠️ You’re not alone! You’ve done nothing wrong, and you’re in good company. 1 in 20 Basecamp users got this email alert. Here’s the full story. Last month’s mass-login attack was a sobering reminder that passwords… keep reading
There are a lot of hoops to jump and obstacles to climb before starting a new business, but a lack of an all-burning passion for the pursuit shouldn’t be one of them. Yes, it’s easier to keep going when you like what you do, but it’s by no means a requirement to profess your love… keep reading
People tend to look for mentors who are too far afield. A mentor who’s 20 or 30 years on in their career. I think this is misguided. I think most are far better off seeking mentorship from someone who’s just a little bit ahead of them. Someone who’s a year or so in front. Someone… keep reading
Becoming a new manager isn’t merely a change in what you do — it’s a change in how you think. Don’t be fooled: Becoming a new manager is deceptively difficult. No matter how many leadership books you’ve read or conversations you’ve had with mentors – the transition to becoming a manager is precarious. Talk to any leader, and they’ll… keep reading
Yesterday, February 5th, was Basecamp‘s 15th birthday. As a company we’ve been around for 20 years (we used to be called 37signals), but one random Thursday back in 2004 marked the beginning of Basecamp, the product. And we launched it right here in this post on this very blog, Signal vs. Noise. The blog looked… keep reading
A great thing about the Home screen in Basecamp 3 is that your drafts, bookmarks, and assignments are all easily accessible. Load up Home, click a link, and see all of your assignments or your drafts in one place. There’s just one problem with this approach: You have to leave whatever you’re doing to get… keep reading