Did you know that the term “brainstorming” has bounced around conference rooms since the 1940s? Despite its age, the technique is still a staple in every creative toolbox. Today, we’re taking it to another level with remote brainstorming. In this article, we set out to explore several popular brainstorming techniques. We also show how you can implement them in your distributed organization. 💡 Before you start… This article is part…
Continue ReadingWhen 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…
Continue ReadingDoes 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….
Continue ReadingCollaborative note-taking has a solid track record in the academic world. It helps students distribute workload, patch up revision materials, and mix in different points of view. Now, with a bit of tinkering, you can also turn it into a remote team superpower! In today’s article, we revisit Niklas Luhmann’s Zettelkasten and discuss three popular note-taking techniques. We’ll also show you how you can combine the two ingredients to create…
Continue ReadingHierarchical systems are the framework for creativity. They help you make sense of the world’s superficial chaos and create new, structured value out of it. The good news is, harnessing the power of hierarchical thinking isn’t that difficult. In today’s article, we revisit the concept of hierarchies in knowledge management. You’re going to learn how hierarchical systems can help you process information, stay organized, make better decisions, and solve complex…
Continue ReadingThe Japanese term Tsundoku (積ん読)—piling up unread reading materials—is undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Ever since cloud storage became readily available and dirt cheap, we’ve been spiraling down the rabbit hole of digital hoarding. Keeping pristine digital hygiene isn’t easy. But it gets even more complicated when companies switch to remote work. Without a solid data management plan, distributed organizations can quickly lose their way in a deluge of information….
Continue ReadingShuffling papers, peeking into folders, digging through inboxes… Sounds familiar? If your remote team has a knack for disorganization, we have a solution. With a collaborative, single source of truth (SSOT) they won’t miss a thing, ever again. In 2019, Citrix and The Economist ran a collaborative survey “The Experience of Work.” Among the 1,145 business executives, 47% said that ease of access to business information is the key driver…
Continue ReadingHave 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…
Continue ReadingBreaking news, product releases, company updates, galloping deadlines, personal commitments… welcome to the age of information overload. If you wish you had a second brain to cope with all that, we have some good news. You can actually build one! 🥳 No, we don’t mean another pinkish jelly to play tag with your “biological brain”. We’ll show you how to create a robust, collaborative knowledge-management system that’ll help you and…
Continue ReadingWe hate to break it to you, but your high school teacher was right. Outlines are much more interesting than they’re given credit for. In fact, you can use outlining software to build and cultivate robust productivity workflows like Getting Things Done® (GTD®)! 🙊 In this article, you’ll (re)learn the principles of outlining and dig into the history of early outlining software. And since Taskade is a proud descendant of…
Continue ReadingJeff spends his days buried in spreadsheets, manually entering data and double-checking for errors. His evenings? Often, the same. Tedious, repetitive tasks tie him down. But you don’t have to be like Jeff. You can use Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline repetitive tasks in a jiffy. Last year, the global RPA market was valued at $5.63 billion, and it’s expected to 10x by 2032. The rapid growth isn’t surprising when…
Continue ReadingEver felt like you’re working your butt off but only seeing minimal results? You’re not alone. What if I told you that 20% of your actions might be responsible for 80% of your results? Intrigued? The Pareto Principle, the 80/20 rule, or the “viral few and trivial many” is the secret sauce you’ve been missing. 🌾 Origin of the Pareto Principle Back in the late 19th century, an Italian economist…
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A Pocket Guide to Remote Team Brainstorming 
Here’s Why Your Team Needs Collaborative Mind Mapping Software in 2024 
Speed Up Team Execution With This Remote Decision-Making Framework 
Collaborative Note-Taking: Helping Remote Teams Stay Organized 
A Case For Hierarchical Thinking: Solve Complex Problems The Easy Way 
The Curse of Tsundoku (積ん読): How to Beat Digital Hoarding in Remote Teams 
A Single Source of Truth: Why Your Remote Team Needs One 
The Zettelkasten Method for Distributed Teams 
Building a Second Brain For Your Team 
Outlining Software: Past, Present, and Future 🐑 
What Is Robotic Process Automation? How RPA Can Automate Your Workflows 
The Pareto Principle: How to Maximize Efficiency with the 80/20 Rule