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A Review of Basecamp: The Complex History Behind The Simple Project Management App

By Dawid Bednarski February 22, 2022 16 Min Read

A Review of Basecamp: The Complex History Behind The Simple Project Management App

The history of Basecamp, an internal tool turned into a fully-fledged project management app, is the stuff of legend. In today’s article, we take an in-depth look at the origins of 37signals, Basecamp development, and the lessons we can learn from its 20 year-long journey. ⏩ Fast forward to the past… Ready to take a deep dive into the fascinating tales behind popular productivity and collaboration tools? Check these articles…

How to Ask Better Questions in Asynchronous Remote Team Collaboration

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 21 Min Read

How to Ask Better Questions in Asynchronous Remote Team Collaboration

As Socrates (apparently) once said: “The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.” Figuring out how to ask better questions is a major advantage in the increasingly remote, asynchronous world. It’s also a tell-tale sign of good remote leaders who see beyond their competencies and aren’t afraid of childlike curiosity. According to psychologist and the author of Trusting What You’re Told: How Children Learn from Others Paul…

A Review of HipChat’s History: The Amazing Rise and Fall of The Team Messaging Platform

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 16 Min Read

A Review of HipChat’s History: The Amazing Rise and Fall of The Team Messaging Platform

The history of HipChat is full of twists and turns. After dominating the business communication space, the app that blazed a trail for real-time collaboration ended on a heap of dead software. So, what exactly went wrong with HipChat? Why did it lose in the HipChat vs. Slack grapple? Let’s wind back the clock and find out! 💡 Before you start… Would you like to learn how remote collaboration tools…

The Pomodoro Timer Technique: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 18 Min Read

The Pomodoro Timer Technique: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024

As the old proverb goes: “When life gives you tomatoes, make passata.” Learning how to use the Pomodoro technique timer will help do just that. Francesco Cirillo’s method is one of the classic productivity methods that will help master your attention span and focus on getting work done. In today’s article, we unpack Cirillo’s methodology and explain how to set up and use the Pomodoro technique timer in Taskade. So,…

The Complete Guide To Hierarchical Note-Taking (Updated 2024)

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 23 Min Read

The Complete Guide To Hierarchical Note-Taking (Updated 2024)

No piece of information is created equal. Every time you take notes, create to-do lists, manage projects, or draft documents, you subconsciously process and organize information in a hierarchical way. Hierarchical note-taking is a method of capturing and organizing knowledge that’ll help you become more mindful of this process and use it for all things creative. But how to make the most of this tool? Why is it so effective?…

What Is Scrum Agile Project Management?

AI Project Management

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 14 Min Read

What Is Scrum Agile Project Management?

Scrum belongs to the family of popular project management methodologies. It’s designed to help teams collaborate on projects. In the same way rugby teams train for their big games, scrums encourage project teams to self-organize and use experiences to tackle problems. But that’s not all. It’s key to remember that Scrum is also a popular framework for implementing Agile. In Scrum, teams develop products in short iterations called sprints. This…

Best Second Brain Apps For Knowledge Management in 2024 (Features & Pricing Compared)

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 42 Min Read

Best Second Brain Apps For Knowledge Management in 2024 (Features & Pricing Compared)

Looking for the best second brain apps? Well, who doesn’t? We’re knee-deep in the information age, and effective knowledge management is more important than ever. Taking notes on napkins or the back of your hand doesn’t cut it anymore (sorry). That’s why we compiled a list of the best second brain apps to aggregate knowledge in 2024. 🧠 “Wait, Why Would I Need a Second Brain?” A second brain isn’t…

How to Organize and Manage Your Tasks in Hierarchies with a Project Outliner

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 20 Min Read

How to Organize and Manage Your Tasks in Hierarchies with a Project Outliner

“What’s a project outliner?” If you’re here looking for an answer, it can only mean one thing–you need a better way to manage all your tasks, projects, and creative exploits. In the next chapter of “outlining” series, we cover everything you need to know to start your adventure with modern project outliner tools. You’ll master key outlining operations and learn how to visualize projects hierarchically to stay on top of…

9 Best AI Project Management Tools and Software in 2024

AI Project Management

By Dawid Bednarski February 2, 2022 27 Min Read

9 Best AI Project Management Tools and Software in 2024

Overwhelmed with endless to-dos, chasing deadlines, and aligning your team’s vision? Enter the game-changer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management! AI-powered tools are revolutionizing how we handle tasks, making project management a breeze. Shed the weight of monotonous chores and embrace more moments of creativity and team camaraderie. Building remote teams is one of the best ways to drive innovation and collaboration in a modern workplace. The only problem? Many…

🌞 iPad & Tablet App, Project Settings, Video Reactions

Taskade Updates

By John Xie January 26, 2022 2 Min Read

🌞 iPad & Tablet App, Project Settings, Video Reactions

Hi Taskaders 🎉 We’ve worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here’s what’s new: 🚀 New iPad & Tablet Update We have improved the Taskade iPad and Android tablet experience to give you faster browsing, organization, and multi-tasking on the go. Give it a try! 📝 Project Settings You can now disable chat and comments for each project or template via the project settings menu at the bottom left…

Music Helps You Focus. And Science Proves It!

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski January 19, 2022 20 Min Read

Music Helps You Focus. And Science Proves It!

According to science, music helps you focus, promotes creativity, and improves memory. Impressed? In today’s article, we explore some of the best beats for work and studying and explore how you can use them to get more done. It’s time to create your very own productivity playlist for 2022! 🧘‍♀️ All the Cool Ways Music Helps You Focus 🎻 Classical Music and the Mozart Effect Brahms, Pachelbel, Mozart, classical music…

A Complete Review of Taskade And A Beginner’s Guide to Get You Started

Taskade Updates

By Dawid Bednarski January 19, 2022 20 Min Read

A Complete Review of Taskade And A Beginner’s Guide to Get You Started

Are you itching to use Taskade for your next big project but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, we have your back! This pocket guide will help you learn everything you need to know (and where to click!) to get work done, alone or with your team. 🐑 What Is Taskade? Have you ever wished you could manage work more holistically? You know, just get work done and collaborate…