Good customer service is a vital part of almost any company’s long-term success. The experience a person has when contacting the support team can mean the difference between a happy, returning customer and a disgruntled ex-user, who may even cause lasting damage to the business by […]
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Mind maps can improve memory and learning by helping students transition from collecting dots to connecting dots. This post—which was adapted from a talk given by Toni Krasnic at Biggerplate Unplugged 2016—examines the importance of learning how to learn. It provides a short […]
At MeisterLabs we use mind maps for a hundred different things, from taking meeting minutes to project planning to voting on which board games we should buy for our monthly game nights. As power mappers we also know how quickly great ideas can […]
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Note: This article was written to introduce the first (browser-based) version of MeisterTask for Android, which is now deprecated. Head on over to the Google Play Store to get our new native Android app instead!
Update 11/02/2018: Please note that HipChat has been discontinued and that MeisterTask’s integration with HipChat is thus no longer supported. HipChat – this tool needs no introduction. Part of Atlassian’s product family, it provides private chat and instant messaging for teams around […]
Over the past few weeks our developers have been working with the Microsoft team to add MeisterTask to the Azure Active Directory as well as create a connection between project boards and Office 365 Groups, which we’re excited to introduce to you today: […]
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In case you haven’t heard of it yet, Zapier (pronounced just like ‘happier’ 🙂 ) is a fantastic platform that basically functions like a hub for the world of web services, enabling you to connect your favorite web apps without any programming skills! There are more than 750 […]
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Ideas matter. When the term “mind mapping” was coined by Tony Buzan on the BBC’s Use Your Head in 1974, the ways in which we take notes, brainstorm and study changed forever. We look at what makes this technique so special, which […]
With so many blogs out there competing for thought leadership, it can be hard to create one that stands out. By using MindMeister and your Kindle or a similar e-book reader, you can put together high-value content that’s sure to be heard through […]
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We’re thrilled to announce that MeisterTask 2.0, providing efficient task management for iOS, is out! Read on for details on how the iOS app has improved and where to download it, free! MeisterTask’s latest update brings a completely new dashboard experience to […]
Being fully cloud-based, Microsoft Office 365 is a fantastic match for MindMeister’s web app, and it was high time we started utilizing this great product suite a little more. Today we’re sharing three Microsoft-related updates with you—the first of many to come. 365 Login […]
Problems are an inseparable aspect of our lives and business relations. If you want to start a business, you’ll inevitably run into several complex problems, such as: How do you found a profitable company, how do you make it stand out among the […]
Dialectics is an important consequence in our human brain’s evolution. You must have noticed that our ideas and decisions are never the result of one single thought. We tend to think various lines of thought simultaneously, with each line again branching out, often clashing with a few others before, eventually, […]
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Good news for our lovely iOS users: MindMeister 6.5 just hit the App Store and brings lots of cool new features and improvements to our mobile mind mapping app. Here’s a quick overview of what awaits you: iOS 9 Compatibility If you haven’t […]
MeisterTask’s Pro plan is for busy teams and individuals who are looking for an extra productivity boost as well as valuable insights into their team’s performance. While MeisterTask Basic is a great option for non-profits, students, and personal users, MeisterTask Pro turns project boards into powerful […]
It’s the first week of school—the last thing you want to do is learn how to use a new tool. However, just as lesson planning over the summer saves you time and sanity in the fall, learning these new tools now will […]
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This is a guest post by Emily Dumas. Emily is a social media consultant and aspiring blogger from Massachusetts. You can follow her on Twitter or check out her new blog at www.emilyriane.com where she writes about social media, lifestyle and trends. […]
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We have not one but two new and exciting MeisterTask announcements to share with you in this post! We’ve released two brand new sections and enabled printing from MeisterTask, meaning you can now print projects simply and efficiently. Read on for steps […]
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Make the next school year your most successful one yet, with these fantastic 8 edu resources we’ve put together. Learn how to finally tackle that social media addiction, improve your reading comprehension, memorize vocabulary more effectively, and more! 1. How to Tackle Your Facebook Addiction […]
After releasing an import option for Asana in May, we now also added a direct import for Trello boards to make the transition for our (ex)Trello users as quick and smooth as possible. Want to know how to turn your Trello boards into […]
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MeisterTask is an incredibly intuitive online task manager that uses smart integrations and task automations to make your team more productive. With its new direct import, you can now even turn your Trello boards directly into beautiful, agile projects and automate your […]
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Please note: this article was last updated in 2015. For the latest information on MindMeister for Android, please visit www.mindmeister.com/apps If you’re using MindMeister’s free mobile app on your Android device, then today is a good day for you: The new version brings […]
Critical thinking is an important aspect of learning. Understanding something is more than repeating facts, it’s being able to apply what you know in different forms. The practice of getting students to do this requires a shift from learning by receiving information to […]
If you’re looking for inspiration in the classroom, check out these beautiful educational mind maps. You can maximise the maps to view them more easily, play the presentations embedded within them, and even clone them to your personal MindMeister account if you […]
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We’re thrilled to announce that you can now manage tasks on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch! Read on to hear more about our new MeisterTask mobile app for iOS, and our brand new Apple Watch functionality. MeisterTask on iPhone and iPad […]
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In case you’ve never heard about it, GitHub is a web-based Git repository hosting service used by more than 8 million people. Originally founded by Tom Preston-Werner, Chris Wanstrath, and PJ Hyett to simplify sharing code, the platform has by now grown into […]
Mind mapping is a fantastic technique when it comes to brainstorming ideas, taking notes, outlining strategies and planning projects. But we all know that the work doesn’t stop there. Once you’ve got your idea, your strategy, your project plan ready, it’s time […]
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One of the greatest things about MindMeister is its collaboration engine, which lets you brainstorm with others in real-time. You can quickly invite your whole team to a mind map, explain the goal of the exercise, and watch while everyone adds their […]
This article was updated on October 8, 2021. Most teachers are already familiar with mind mapping and similar brainstorming techniques and know about their use in facilitating creativity and the free flow of ideas. However, in contrast to regular paper mind maps, […]
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Please note: this article was last updated in 2014. For the latest information on MindMeister for iOS please visit mindmeister.com/apps MindMeister’s mobile app for iOS is a powerful tool when it comes to brainstorming and mind mapping on the go. We’re constantly […]
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