When Michael Hollauf and Till Vollmer founded Meister in 2006, they were two mind mapping enthusiasts with big dreams and shallow pockets. Today, they are proud to announce the successful completion of a deal to raise $52 million in growth financing from […]
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The effects of Covid-19 are not limited to public health: the economic ripples of this unprecedented crisis are bound to influence the world of work for years to come. While the challenges that businesses face everywhere are as numerous as they are […]
Digital Kanban boards offer a simple and efficient way to manage your marketing efforts. Countless agencies and marketing teams all over the world already use Kanban tools to plan their creative campaigns, align with stakeholders, and stay on top of their various […]
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At Meister, we take the topics of privacy and data security very seriously. In this special, three-part series, we’re taking a closer look at what data security is, why it matters, and why a secure task management system should be the top […]
This article was updated on October 8, 2021. Recently, Meister’s Hannah Wayne hosted a webinar called Lesson Planning with Mind Maps on Biggerplate, a MindMeister partner. In this post, she looks at some of the key points from that webinar, which include […]
In the field of instructional design, mind maps are an increasingly popular way to organize thoughts and collaborate within a team. During the design process, instructional designers often need to outline courses, brainstorm ideas and collaborate with subject matter experts. Fortunately, mind […]
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If you’re a student in the weeks before finals, preparing to submit your projects, essays and exams can seem like an enormous task. Overwhelmed? Don’t worry! Mind mapping can help you organize, visualize and outline the work you need to complete. In […]
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Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Meister has helped customers around the world transition smoothly into efficient remote workflows and effective daily processes. Particularly in the banking industry, our clients have been impressed with the capabilities of both MindMeister and MeisterTask in these unusual […]
Choosing the task management tool that best suits the needs of your team can have huge benefits to productivity and collaboration. Read on to find out how German battery technology development company FiSCHER has become more productive than ever since switching to […]
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ThinkEngine is not your run-of-the-mill digital marketing agency. By building an ecosystem of strong tech partners, the team is able to draw upon a multitude of resources to provide innovative programs with benefits that add value for their clients. As one of […]
The faster you work, the more you can achieve. By creating and connecting online forms to MeisterTask via Zapier, you can automate processes and save time, centralizing your system for managing incoming requests or tasks. In this post, we look at the […]
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At Meister, we’re proud to help businesses around the world, in all types of industries, work productively and get more done together. While our customers use MeisterTask to achieve many different goals — working smoothly with remote teams, implementing agile processes and […]
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It’s an all-too-familiar scene. You’re at your desk, motivated to get things done, when suddenly worry seeps in. Thoughts about an upcoming meeting overwhelm you, and stress about a big project steals your focus. In this post, we look at the benefits […]
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Since our journey began in 2007, MindMeister has become the go-to collaborative online mind mapping tool for millions of teams, students and educators worldwide. From the original pioneers who tested our first beta to today’s 20 million MindMeister users, teams around the […]
Digitalization does not just happen; it needs to be proactively managed. Parallel to the business world’s intensifying desire to “go digital,” the number of tools available for implementing the required changes is growing. In recent years, countless apps have emerged onto the […]
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It all started with an idea. Today marks the 14th anniversary of the initial beta launch of MindMeister: a moment that changed the future of collaborative online mind mapping and provided the spark for over a billion generated ideas all around the […]
Task management is the key link between planning to do something and getting it done. With plenty of choice on the market, we look at why MeisterTask is the best online task management solution for teams and individuals looking to work more […]
Whatever you do in your professional life, going to work is all about getting things done. While both project management and task management are designed to focus your efforts towards what matters most for your organization, there is often confusion between the […]
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“With team members sitting in three different countries, the cloud-based tools from Meister and Google are essential for keeping us aligned and productive,” says CLOUDPILOTS CEO Bernhard Fieglmüller. Find out how and why the Cloudpilots use cloud-based productivity tools in this customer […]
The benefits of effective project management are widely-known: excellent results, delivered on time and within budget. However, suboptimal project management can lead to costly delays and budget overruns. While the line between success and failure depends on many factors, the selection of […]
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If the often-surreal events of 2020 have taught us anything, it is that even the best-made plans can be rendered obsolete by circumstances beyond our control. However, with the year ending and no end to the uncertainty in sight, unpredictability cannot become […]
When it comes to gifts, they say it’s better to give than receive. However, with so much choice, especially on the online market, it can be difficult to narrow down exactly what you want to buy. With the holiday season fast approaching, […]
Behind its sleek, minimalistic design, MeisterTask is more than just a pretty face. With a powerful array of features adding substance to the software’s irrefutable style, it has never been easier to manage your tasks effectively. In this article, we look at […]
MeisterTask is a task management tool designed with collaboration in mind. We help teams from all over the world coordinate their activities, delegate responsibilities and get more done. Whether you’re working in a small group or managing a huge team with employees […]
My name is Yinyin Li and this week, I started a new job. I’m the new People Management Assistant at Meister, based at our Vienna headquarters. I’m also studying for an internationally-focused Master’s degree in HR next to my work, so I’m […]
Your employees are your most valuable business asset. If you treat them well, they’ll be hardworking and loyal. Without them, you don’t have a business. Managers and business owners often wonder how best to improve employee productivity, and for good reason. According […]
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Success as a freelancer is all about taking your chances: blink and you’ll miss the perfect opportunity. In such a fiercely competitive market, we look at how you can get to the front of the freelance queue. Although money talks on popular […]
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As much as we love mind mapping, we know that there are many reasons you may not want or be able to commit to a paid MindMeister license right now. However, as bona fide mind mapping enthusiasts and all-round good eggs, we […]
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If you’re a startup or a small business owner, it’s likely you don’t have enough time or resources to do everything you need to get done. There are only so many hours in a day, and it can often feel like you’re […]
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Business digitalization. Yes, it’s an old topic, but understanding what it means in reality – and what the implications are for your business – is essential to your growth. Ready to take your business to the next level? Then read on! Digitalization […]
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