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How to Write a Project Plan (+Template)

By Dawid Bednarski November 22, 2022 18 Min Read

Tackling projects without a project plan is like solving a jigsaw puzzle without looking at the box. It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and counter-productive. So, unless you’re after a “let’s see what happens” approach, this article will teach you how to write a project plan in eight steps. 💡 Before you start… Are you new to project management? Be sure to check our Project Management Basics article where we discuss other essential…

The Anatomy of an Effective Meeting

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By Dawid Bednarski November 22, 2022 15 Min Read

The Anatomy of an Effective Meeting

“How to run an effective meeting?” If you’re a team manager, this question is probably enough to keep you up at night. And you’re not alone. Many senior managers (71% to be exact) believe meetings are a waste of time and 64% say meetings interfere with deep, focused work.(1) The good news? Your next meeting can still be time well spent. That’s as long as you follow the tips from…

How to Create a Calendar in Excel

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By Dawid Bednarski November 7, 2022 17 Min Read

How to Create a Calendar in Excel

Excel is a powerful tool for crunching numbers. But it can also double as a fully-fledged calendar and planner, even if that means dumbing down its functionality a bit. In this article, you’ll learn how to make a calendar in Excel in three simple steps. So, without further ado, let’s dive in. 👇 🤔 What Is a Calendar in Excel? A calendar in Excel lets you do pretty much what…

How to Create a Kanban Board in Excel

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By Dawid Bednarski November 7, 2022 15 Min Read

How to Create a Kanban Board in Excel

A Kanban boards is still one of the most popular and versatile tool used in project management. And for all the good reasons. It’s simple, flexible, and very easy to use. In today’s article, we’ll show you how to create a streamlined Kanban board in Excel in four simple steps. Let’s start with the basics. 🤔 What Is Kanban? Kanban is a Lean framework for implementing Agile. That’s the short version….

How to Write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) (+Template)

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski October 25, 2022 21 Min Read

How to Write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) (+Template)

When you manage a team or run a business, you can’t improvise on every decision and hope for the best. You need to prepare for emergencies, document processes, and put contingencies in place to troubleshoot before things escalate. In today’s article, you’ll learn how to write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to make your business thrive in any situation. Here’s everything you need to know. 🚥 What Is a Standard…

Cornell Note-Taking Method: The Ultimate Guide to Cornell Notes (Updated 2024)

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski October 25, 2022 23 Min Read

Cornell Note-Taking Method: The Ultimate Guide to Cornell Notes (Updated 2024)

Everybody can take notes, but not all notes are GOOD notes. The difference between a good note-taker and an average one is often the system they use. In today’s article, we take a look at the Cornell method of note-taking, a simple, flexible, and powerful strategy for students, writers, and knowledge workers. Here’s everything you need to know to get started. 👇 🤔 What Is the Cornell Method of Note-Taking?…

The 6 Best Trello Alternatives in 2024

AI Project Management

By Dawid Bednarski October 11, 2022 18 Min Read

The 6 Best Trello Alternatives in 2024

Trello wasn’t the first Kanban app, but it was the first to introduce a modern, user-friendly Kanban workflow. And that’s no mean feat. But, as they say, times are changing and there are many innovative Trello alternatives you can use today, most of them completely free. 🥳 In today’s article, we dig into six project management apps (easy, you need just one!) that will help you create a robust Kanban workflow…

Best Outliner Apps for Writers in 2024

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski October 4, 2022 25 Min Read

Best Outliner Apps for Writers in 2024

Whether you’re moonlighting on your first novel, turning out haikus for a living, or just need some help with a quarterly report, we have your back. In today’s article, we compare some of the best outliner apps for writers, complete with a breakdown of key features and more. So, without further ado, let’s dive in. 🚀 🤔 Outliner App vs. A Writing App Everybody is a writer these days. We…

Zapier Integrations on Taskade: How to Automate Your Workflow

Taskade Updates

By Dawid Bednarski September 27, 2022 10 Min Read

Zapier Integrations on Taskade: How to Automate Your Workflow

The day has come. Taskade has partnered with Zapier to give you access to powerful integrations that will boost your productivity. 🚀 You can now automate your workflow by combining Taskade with 5000+ top-notch apps in a few clicks. 🟠 “Ok, but What Is Zapier?” Zapier is the biggest (and arguably the most popular) workflow automation platform in the wild. It enables different apps to “communicate” and exchange data so…

A Beginner’s Guide to the Outline Method of Note-Taking (Updated for 2024)

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski September 21, 2022 18 Min Read

A Beginner’s Guide to the Outline Method of Note-Taking (Updated for 2024)

If your notes lack context, detail, or structure, you’re not alone. After hundreds of years of brandishing pens, we’re still hopeless when it comes to taking good notes. In this article, you’ll learn how to use the outline method of note-taking to turn any information into crisp notes you’ll keep for life. Ok, we can’t promise that last part, but it’ll be fun. “But aren’t outlines boring?” We get it….

How to Create a To-Do List in Excel

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By Dawid Bednarski September 13, 2022 17 Min Read

How to Create a To-Do List in Excel

Love it or hate it, Excel is still an impressive piece of code. For over 30 years, spreadsheets have been the go-to tool for all kinds of projects, from not-so-exciting accounting & budgeting to AutoShape art or… flight simulators. But in today’s article, you’ll learn something different. Here’s how to create an Excel to-do list, complete with checkboxes, task sorting, and more. 🤔 What Is a To-Do List in Excel?…

Best Productivity Tips for 2024

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By Dawid Bednarski September 7, 2022 16 Min Read

Best Productivity Tips for 2024

If you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for hacks to improve your productivity (who isn’t…). After all, there are only 24 hours in a day so it makes sense to optimize your work as much as possible. In this article, we dig into powerful productivity tips that will help you do just that. 💡 Disclaimer: Improving productivity is a life-long exercise. While we sometimes refer to the tips below as…