Taskade Blog – Page 30 – Insights & Updates: AI Agents, Automation & Productivity

The Sound of Remote Collaboration: Autonomous Squads

By Dawid Bednarski June 12, 2020 36 Min Read

The Sound of Remote Collaboration: Autonomous Squads

The recent Spotify x Joe Rogan deal made one thing clear: Spotify is going for gold of the podcasting industry. While the company’s chain of acquisitions is part of a well-thought-out business model, the Swedish music streaming service didn’t start as the most orderly bunch. Back in 2012, Spotify sported an experimental and highly volatile organizational approach that came to be known as the “Spotify model.” In today’s article, we’re…

The Zettelkasten Method for Distributed Teams

Knowledge Management

By Dawid Bednarski June 12, 2020 33 Min Read

The Zettelkasten Method for Distributed Teams

Have you come here looking for knowledge? 🧠 That’s perfect timing as we’re just about to take a closer look at another interesting system for collecting and organizing information. A brainchild of German sociologist Niklas Luhmann, the Zettelkasten method can make you (and your team) smarter, more productive, and effective at work. While the Zettelkasten was originally created to support Luhmann’s scientific research, we decided to look at it from…

Reorder Tasks and Workspaces in Mobile, Import into Taskade

Taskade Updates

By John Xie June 9, 2020 3 Min Read

Reorder Tasks and Workspaces in Mobile, Import into Taskade

Hi Taskaders 👋 We have an exciting update for iOS and Android mobile users this week! ⚡️ Reorder Tasks on Mobile You can now drag and drop to reorder tasks in any project. Give our new mobile app a try for iOS and Android. ⚡️ Reorder Workspaces on Mobile Easily drag and drop to reorder your workspaces and subspaces in Taskade. ⚡️ Import into Taskade You can now import into Taskade, starting with Trello. Simply head to your workspace dashboard and select the…

Work From Home: A Pocket-Sized Guide

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski June 9, 2020 22 Min Read

Work From Home: A Pocket-Sized Guide

As more companies are extending their remote work policies, we thought it might be a good time to revisit the concept of work from home (WFH) and see where it stands today. While the growing popularity of flexible, off-site work arrangements is a positive thing (even if it’s by necessity), the concept of a fully remote workplace is still intimidating to many. If you’re new to remote work or just…

Add to Block via Extension and Set Default Project View

Taskade Updates

By John Xie June 2, 2020 2 Min Read

Add to Block via Extension and Set Default Project View

Hi Taskaders 👋 We have more exciting updates for you this week! ⚡️ Add to Block via Browser Extension You can now save links and text into a specific block within your Taskade project. Give our new browser extension a try for Chrome and Firefox. ⚡️ Select a Default View for Each Project You can now set a default view for any project, so team members will open into the selected view by default. Learn more about…

Minimalism in a Digital Remote World

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski May 25, 2020 24 Min Read

Minimalism in a Digital Remote World

When Thoreau moved into his Walden cabin in 1845, he left most of his possessions behind. Had he lived today, he’d have probably dumped his smartphone and smartwatch too and embraced the way of digital minimalism. What’s digital minimalism? Why is it good for you? Let’s find out! 💡 Defining Digital Minimalism Did you know that the average smartphone user—wink wink—checks their phone 58 times a day? According to RescueTime’s study, the…

Synchronous vs Asynchronous Communication for Collaboration, That Is the Question

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski May 19, 2020 21 Min Read

Synchronous vs Asynchronous Communication for Collaboration, That Is the Question

What’s the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication? Which is better for your team? There’s no better time to find answers to these questions than during a global work-from-home (WFH) experiment. In this article, we explore the differences between real-time and async comms. Oh, and while we’re at it, we also settle a debate: Which of the two belongs in the workplace of the future? 🤔 Sync vs. Async: What’s…

How to Overcome Poor Communication in a Distributed Team?

Collaborative Work

By John Xie May 12, 2020 15 Min Read

How to Overcome Poor Communication in a Distributed Team?

How many times have you sent an email that caused a stir in your distributed team? Maybe you used the wrong emoji, misspelled a word or didn’t articulate your thoughts correctly. 🤷🏻‍♂️ These minor hiccups are some of the reasons people misunderstand each other in written communication. Find your email particularly hilarious? Crafted a witty chat comeback? Think twice before hitting “send” because your co-workers may have a different idea…

Multi-Tabs for Mac & Windows Desktop App

Taskade Updates

By John Xie May 11, 2020 3 Min Read

Multi-Tabs for Mac & Windows Desktop App

Hi Taskaders 👋 We’ve got some exciting updates for you today! Scroll down to find out. ⚡️ Multi-Tab Support for Desktop Ever wanted to open multiple projects and workspaces all at once? We’ve added the ability to open multiple tabs in Mac and Windows! Give our desktop apps a try. ⚡️ iOS & Android App In case you missed it, our mobile apps now include Recent projects and Activity feed. Easily navigate your projects and keep track of your team’s progress. ⚡️…

Remote Scrum Teams: Agile Across Time Zones

AI Project Management

By Dawid Bednarski May 10, 2020 23 Min Read

Remote Scrum Teams: Agile Across Time Zones

When it comes to project management, there are two questions that continue to occupy the greatest PM minds around: “Is it possible to build a fully remote Scrum team?”, and if so “can it be as effective as its co-located counterparts?” In this article, we attempt to answer these questions and (*spoiler alert*) provide actionable tips that’ll help you and your team rock remote Scrum with class. 🕺 ☝️ A…

Keyboard Shortcuts, Custom Due Dates, One-Click Invite

Taskade Updates

By John Xie May 5, 2020 2 Min Read

Keyboard Shortcuts, Custom Due Dates, One-Click Invite

Hi Taskaders 👋 With summer right around the corner, we’re back with another exciting update for Taskade. Dive in and let us know what you think! ⚡️ Keyboard Shortcuts We’ve added new keyboard shortcuts to improve your workflow and productivity. From highlighting text to toggling views, you can perform actions quickly and with ease. ⚡️ Custom Due Dates You can now set custom due dates by the minute. Select the exact time to be reminded via email…

How to Foster Remote Workplace Camaraderie

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski May 4, 2020 24 Min Read

How to Foster Remote Workplace Camaraderie

Workplace camaraderie among distributed teams… An urban legend? A mythical creature? Building a culture of companionship and solidarity is a dream come true for leaders in distributed organizations. In this article, we set out on a quest to answer these questions. You’ll learn how workplace camaraderie can make employees happier, more engaged and satisfied with their work. You’ll also see what happens when companionship wanes or, worse still, never develops. …