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Simplify Team Productivity With Zen to Done (ZTD)

By Dawid Bednarski May 2, 2021 33 Min Read

Simplify Team Productivity With Zen to Done (ZTD)

“What is the best productivity system for my remote team?” Well, it depends on how much friction and how steep of a learning curve you can handle. If the answer is “as little as possible,” then Zen to Done (ZTD) is what you’re looking for. If you’ve ever tried David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD)—or any productivity framework for that matter—you know that implementing it takes time and dedication. That’s…

Here’s Why Your Team Needs Collaborative Mind Mapping Software in 2024

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski April 19, 2021 34 Min Read

Here’s Why Your Team Needs Collaborative Mind Mapping Software in 2024

When Elon Musk says trees matter—and makes a $1 million #teamtrees donation to back that up—you listen. That’s why in today’s article, we’re taking another look at tree structures and all the cool benefits of collaborative mind mapping software. 💡 Before you start… Smart remote teams are always one step ahead of the competition. Don’t forget to check our other guides when you’re done here! 🧠 The Importance of Visualizing…

A Primer on Remote Work Culture

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski April 19, 2021 23 Min Read

A Primer on Remote Work Culture

Nailing remote work culture is tricky. While every distributed team (including yours!) needs one, you can’t exactly tame it overnight. It takes time, good leadership, the right kind of people… What do you say we start from the beginning? Sourcing global talent is a walk in the park. With remote work finally in the mainstream, you can put together a fully distributed organization in a jiffy. But your managerial goals…

The Startup Guide to Storytelling: Learn from Text-Based Adventure Games!

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2021 32 Min Read

The Startup Guide to Storytelling: Learn from Text-Based Adventure Games!

“You wake up. The room is spinning very gently round your head. Or at least it would be if you could see it which you can’t.”(1) That whimsical description is the introduction to 1978 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (HG2G), a text-based game rendition of Douglas Adam’s timeless classic. And it only gets better… In today’s article, we set out to rediscover the fun of storytelling. And is there…

Speed Up Team Execution With This Remote Decision-Making Framework

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2021 26 Min Read

Speed Up Team Execution With This Remote Decision-Making Framework

Does making decisions at your remote team feel like a tug of war? Or is it more like The Council of Elrond with only a select few privy to the proceedings? The good news is remote decision-making doesn’t have to be that difficult (and slow). In today’s article, we’ll help you build a remote decision-making framework for your team. Oh, and we’ll also answer a few questions while doing so….

Spot the Difference: Remote Project Manager vs. Product Manager

AI Project Management

By Dawid Bednarski March 1, 2021 27 Min Read

Spot the Difference: Remote Project Manager vs. Product Manager

What does it take to become a remote project manager? How to manage a distributed product team? The new remote reality calls for an overhaul of existing PM practices in both worlds. Here’s everything you need to know. 💡 Before you start… This guide is part of our series on remote team management, be sure to read other articles for more tips. 🤔 It’s a PM’s World… Meaning What? It’s…

Team Productivity Guide: How to Build Faster Remote Teams

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski March 1, 2021 28 Min Read

Team Productivity Guide: How to Build Faster Remote Teams

Managing a (remote) team is like dashing through the dungeons in Crypt of the Necrodancer. Move, wait, attack, regroup… your team acts and reacts in a very distinct rhythm. The question is: “How to adjust that rhythm to increase team productivity?” Here’s the thing. Distributed teams—yours included— CAN be more effective than their co-located counterparts. They can plan, communicate, make decisions, and get work done faster and with less friction…

Losing to Distractions? Boost Team Focus With Deep Work in 2024!

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski February 16, 2021 23 Min Read

Losing to Distractions? Boost Team Focus With Deep Work in 2024!

No cubicle can match the comfy vibes of getting work done at home. But is your home office your temple? Is it free from distractions and pesky diversions? If not, it’s time to brush up on your routine and embrace the power of deep work. ⚡️ In today’s article, we take a look at Cal Newport’s deep work philosophy. We also adopt some of its principles to capitalize on focus…

Virtual Meeting Checklist: Run Better Meetings With Your Remote Team

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski February 16, 2021 25 Min Read

Virtual Meeting Checklist: Run Better Meetings With Your Remote Team

Virtual meetings are the perfect case study for Murphy’s law. Anything that can go wrong—hardware/software problems, poor participation, constant distractions—will go wrong. That is unless you have our virtual meeting checklist to save the day. In today’s article, we tackle some of the most common remote meeting problems. We also suggest a handful of solutions that’ll make your virtual meetings much more digestible. 💡Before you start… This guide is part…

Remote Work Burnout in 2024? Follow These 5 Simple Steps to Recover

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski January 30, 2021 19 Min Read

Remote Work Burnout in 2024? Follow These 5 Simple Steps to Recover

Have you always dreamed of working from home but now feel exhausted, dissatisfied, and isolated? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. While the shift to remote work has panned out for many, some telecommuters are still suffering from remote work burnout. The COVID-19 pandemic has proved that remote work is the future of work. But it also showed that we need to adopt it gradually and with due preparations. Technical hiccups,…

Build Effective Remote Teams With Atomic Habits

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski January 30, 2021 22 Min Read

Build Effective Remote Teams With Atomic Habits

The remote paradigm shift has made many of the “old ways” of office culture obsolete. Whether you’re a work-from-home freelancer, distributed team member, or a business owner, it’s time to build completely new remote habits and get things done in 2021. The good news is you don’t need ambitious goals or a spectacular 180 to become “the best you can be.” Instead, you should implement tiny, incremental changes that’ll put…

How to Evaluate Startup Ideas (50+ Questions and 16 Free Templates Inside)

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski January 23, 2021 29 Min Read

How to Evaluate Startup Ideas (50+ Questions and 16 Free Templates Inside)

Once in a while, we all come across awesome ideas that have the potential to change the world. The tricky part is evaluating startup ideas, separating the wheat from the chaff, and acting on real gems with fine business potential. Here’s what you’re going to learn in this article: 💡 Before you start… Each section of this article comes with several handy templates that’ll make evaluating startup ideas much easier….