Nobody likes to see their strategy fail. And yet, many do. Why? It could be the cruel hand of fate, but it’s more likely down to execution. You’ve probably got a great strategy, but it needs to be well-implemented to succeed. In […]
Read article "Turning Plans Into Action: 5 Steps to Successful Strategy Implementation"
As a manager, achieving goals is the name of the game. Every quarter is an opportunity to do and achieve more. But hitting the high notes takes work, and getting your team pulling in the same direction can be harder than nailing […]
Read article "Achieving Goals: Top 10 Reasons Why Your Team Doesn’t (+ Solutions)"
Is an important decision looming? With so many factors to consider, getting it right can be hard. Involving your team in the process will set you up for success. Not only does it prevent you from missing something important, it also ensures […]
Google “What are the best techniques and tools for decision making?” and you won’t get a clear answer. Too many types of decisions. Too many different approaches. It’s overwhelming. This article filters out the clutter and focuses on what actually works. Read […]
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Digital learning is rapidly replacing traditional in-person classes. However, despite the seismic shift in teaching methods, college entry requirements remain unchanged, posing a serious question for college prep organizers: Which virtual solutions are needed to equip students with the skills they require […]
Read article "Bridging the Gap: Mind Mapping for College Prep"
Choosing software isn’t as simple as many teams think – especially when the big names stop being the obvious choice. Case in point: Trello. Once the queen of the lightweight productivity night, its star is beginning to fade. Good news for you […]
Read article "14 Trello Alternatives for Task and Project Management"
In manufacturing, efficiency is key. From the boardroom to the shop floor, processes can be complex and time-consuming. That’s why every chance to improve them should be welcomed. Digitalization is increasing efficiency and transparency for companies who produce great products – tools […]
Ever made a business decision that came back to bite you? It seemed right at the time, but in the cold light of day it’s proven to be unfortunate at best – disastrous at worst. When you’re tasked with the responsibility of […]
Read article "10 Tips To Help You Make Better Business Decisions – And the Mistakes To Avoid"
It’s new. It’s here. Say hello to the all-new MindMeister! Your new editor looks better, feels better and is even easier to use. Ready to fall in love with mind mapping all over again? Here’s what you can do with the all-new […]
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Education is about finding the balance between inspiration and organization – acquiring knowledge and structuring it so that ensures academic success. Mind maps for teachers and students are a popular method for achieving both outcomes. Better yet, mind map templates for education […]
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When you need to think of good ideas quickly, starting a brainstorming session is second nature to many of us. Yet ideation and actual ideas are not the same. To close the gap between your thoughts and the page, we’ve collected our […]
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Mind maps can help you organize your thoughts in double-quick time. In business though, time = money… so we thought we’d make it faster. Whether you’re creating a business plan, planning your OKRs, or creating a company org chart, MindMeister has the […]
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Do you sometimes struggle to get your thoughts organized? Regularly need to brainstorm different ways to solve a problem? Then mind mapping could be the answer. So… what is mind mapping? More to the point… what is a mind map? We answer […]
If you’re using MeisterTask to manage your workflows and Google Workspace for everything else, why not bring everything together and help your team get more done? Read on to find out how you can make more of your Google apps using automation […]
Read article "3 Ways to Get More Out of Google Workspace With Zapier + MeisterTask"
On Saturday 18 June, 2022 at 5 a.m., Meister was the target of a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack. Please read on for important information about what this means for you, and what steps Meister has taken both to mitigate the […]
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Project documentation is the why and how to your project’s success: The thing no one has time to devote to, but everyone relies on. Though documenting your project properly does take planning and time, it shouldn’t be seen as an insurmountable obstacle […]
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At Meister, continual growth is ingrained in our culture. That’s why we’re really excited to welcome aboard our newest additions to the Meister team. Everyone we hire brings a unique background, perspectives and skills to the table: so we can’t wait to […]
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Job-seeking can be daunting, but we believe your journey from application to your dream job at Meister should be a smooth and comfortable ride. Whether you’ve already sent us your application or you’re a potential applicant and want to know how the […]
Read article "How We Hire: Your Roadmap to Landing the Perfect Job at Meister"
We’re incredibly excited to start the year by welcoming eleven new members to the Meister line-up. Our “first eleven” of 2022 will be stepping up to bat with the Engineering, Marketing, Customer Success, Sales, and People & Culture Departments and we can’t […]
As you may already know, MindMeister experienced a period of downtime last week. We would like to apologize again for any inconvenience caused. The good news is that we are “in the green” again – MindMeister is back to normal. We would […]
Read article "MindMeister Incident on January 12, 2022 – What You Need to Know"
New findings in cancer research can be life-changing. However, its challenges are many. It means bridging knowledge gaps, engaging colleagues, and creating effective project proposals. In this case study, Barbara Alvarez Martin shares how MindMeister helps drive effective organization at the University […]
Teams in all industries use podcasting to power up their marketing efforts. Yet, because not everyone can be a podcasting expert from day one, companies like ProudMouth do a roaring trade in helping their clients get the most out of the medium. […]
Read article "ProudMouth: Helping Creatives Organize Their Creativity (Success Story)"
Everyone remembers a good story, but a story by itself will only go so far. That’s why storytellers are increasingly using video content to get their point across, and effective planning with mind maps to help them create the best visual content […]
Read article "How to Plan Videos Creatively With Content Mind Maps"
On December 9, 2021, news first emerged of a serious vulnerability with the logging library Log4j. When IT security topics make mainstream news, it’s usually because something serious is wrong. Although at the time of writing, the Log4j vulnerability issue is still […]
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Continuing our era of incredible growth, we’ve hired twelve new people to join our engineering, infrastructure, business operations, sales and marketing departments. Together, they will embark on a mission to learn all about improving workplace productivity, efficiency and collaboration, delivering a continuously […]
Say hello to the all-new MindMeister – the world’s best mind mapping software just got better. We’ve completely overhauled our tool to help you create beautiful mind maps in the simplest possible way. In this post, you can find out how MindMeister’s […]
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Expansion is no new goal for Meister, we’ve been working hard at it all year. Despite this, we are over the moon to announce that we have just hired seventeen new members. This is by far our biggest cohort to date and […]
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It can be difficult working remotely – but it doesn’t have to be. With MeisterTask, your remote projects run on clear communication, efficient time management, and give you an excellent overview of your tasks and progress. Read on to discover how MeisterTask […]
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Did you think that Kanban boards were the preserve of marketing gurus or software developers? Think again! While Kanban tools are used to great effect by businesses of all sizes, the benefits to educators and learners are substantial, if somewhat unexplored. Online […]
Read article "3 Examples of Kanban Boards for Education and How To Use Them"
Our rapidly-growing team of Meister Lobsters works beautifully together to create beautiful, intuitive productivity software that teams love to use. Events like the annual Meister Hackfest – a week-long team getaway – are the perfect opportunity for us to focus on new […]
