Effective collaboration is never easy. So while relying on the latest technologies is tempting, it’s important to remember that tools are only practical if they are part of an effective collaboration strategy.
At Savas Labs, we have continued to put collaboration at the heart of what we do. We’ve found that fostering a workplace that values collaboration leads to innovative, creative solutions and, ultimately, our best work. Furthermore, it has also improved communication and the sharing of ideas amongst our team.
All in all, we encourage you to embrace collaboration within your team. Allow it to build great relationships that help you and your partners succeed in the digital world.
💻 Meet the team —
This month, the Savas Labs team traveled to Cancun, Mexico, for our annual Retreat Yo’Self Event. We took time to share projects we’ve worked on and discuss the future of our organization.
In addition, we had a few of our Savasians share their favorite moments from the retreat. 🌴
“My favorite part was sunset ocean swimming with much of the team, followed by the Wednesday dinner and swimming in the pool afterward. Generally, getting to know many of my teammates better on a personal level was a major highlight.”
- Dan Murphy, Lead Web Engineer
“Being able to come together in person in such a beautiful place and talk about the things most important to our teams and agency was invaluable. I absolutely loved watching our team connect with each other to bring light to and solve problems and opportunities for growth, and I can't wait to see us maintain that momentum through the end of this year!” - Marc Herschberger, Growth Director
“My favorite part was "Mexican Night," with dancers wearing traditional clothing and demonstrating music and dances from various regions across Mexico. These weren't your ordinary "dances"; they included rope tricks and machetes!”
- Angelika Yoder, Full-Stack Developer
💪 Featured Work — Savas Swag
Speaking of the retreat, we wanted to take a moment to feature our UI/UX Designer, Jenna Spanswick. She created secret Savas Labs Swag as a surprise for the team. Everyone received a one-of-a-kind Savas Labs beach towel, sunglasses, and a t-shirt. Thank you, Jenna! ✨
đź“Ł Client shoutout - IvyWise
Shout out to our new client IvyWise! For over 24 years, IvyWise has been dedicated to helping students find the schools that will be a good fit for them, where they will be happy and succeed. Their team has over 300 years of collective experience in admissions at schools like Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, MIT, and NYU, to name a few.
Our work with IvyWise included an in-depth technical discovery where we provided recommendations for improvements to enhance the experience of their student portal. We're thrilled to work with an organization that empowers students to live up to their highest possible academic and personal potential.
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When employees work flexible schedules distributed across multiple time zones, companies are increasingly seeking ways to make collaboration as seamless as possible. Companies with more than a single office must find ways to bring people together outside the bounds of in-person interaction.
Fast Company
🎉 And now, a GIF —
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." - Helen Keller Thanks for reading!
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