When launching a new software project, the chances are it’s been proposed for one of two reasons: either your stakeholder has a groundbreaking idea that they feel will bring unique value to users, or they have a pain-point that they need help […]
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Whether you’re a seasoned marketer with a large budget and team, or just starting out with nothing but your laptop and a big idea — in this article we’ll introduce you to a simple and effective workflow for all your creative marketing […]
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Yesterday, G2 Crowd, the world’s leading business software review platform, released their Summer 2017 Project Management report and we’re thrilled to share that MeisterTask has been listed as a High Performer! According to G2 Crowd, the results are based on reviews from […]
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We recently talked to Martim Schnack, tech-lead at Rare Carat, to find out how the startup manages to efficiently collaborate on projects, making sure that all project-related information is stored at a centralized place that’s easily accessible for their globally distributed team […]
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Consultants, trainers and other service providers know how important it is to bring their team and their clients onto the same page. Making sure that the client’s vision and expectations are captured, and that clients understand the project’s goals, objectives, issues and action […]
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It’s a cold and wet January day and I am sitting in my workshop with an iPad and my trusty Moleskine notebook. On my list of todo’s today is to figure out how to get a teddy bear into space with a […]
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With companies located across time zones, and sometimes even entirely remotely, teams across the world are drawing on collaborative project management tools. Teams need tools which will enable them to effectively project plan and task manage, regardless of whether they’re located in the […]
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Setting a specific due time for your tasks is a great way to indicate when tasks are – yep, you guessed it – due. Seriously, we don’t think we need to explain to you what this feature does. Many of you have asked for it, specifically those who also create tasks for meetings, appointments, and such delicate things as press releases and scheduled product maintenances. Read article “Introducing Due Times for MeisterTask!”
School team management can be a difficult job. Especially when your team members span multiple projects, various departments and sometimes even different locations. School Team Management Techniques for Effective Teamwork Having systems and processes in place that are quick, simple and reliable will […]
There’s a very particular way of thinking that’s prevalent among scientists. Scientists work on studies and experiments. For each one, they determine a hypothesis—a prediction of what will happen during the experiment. But here’s where things really differ from the way most […]
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Growth – if you’re working in tech, you would have at least heard of the term, but understanding why, when and how to implement a successful growth hack is a whole different kettle of fish. Interview with Michael Kranner, MeisterLabs’ Growth Marketer […]
Influencer outreach is all about building positive, long-term relationships with bloggers and journalists. Long gone are the days of sending out a ‘Dear nameless’ email to the world and beyond, expecting your press release to lead to something. Building up contacts and […]
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With over 2 million new blog posts published online everyday, it’s vital that the content we produce is fresh, informative and useful. With an editorial calendar you can organize deadlines, guest bloggers and team members, all in one place, helping to ensure […]
I have experienced the frustrations and challenges that leaders in schools face from both sides of the fence. As a teacher and leader myself I had to constantly shift and adjust to changing goal posts, work around shrinking deadlines and time limits, […]
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We all know that arriving back at your desk to a long list of to-dos can be a daunting task. Luckily there are a number of apps which can help. Here are our top 5 tools to help break up large tasks […]
If you’ve heard about Agile project management, you’ve most likely heard about it in the context of software development. True, a first look at the Agile manifesto might have you convinced that the Agile approach is strictly for development experts. You know, […]
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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Mind maps are an invaluable tool when it comes to project planning. They foster a free flow of ideas, which is ideal for creative brainstormings; they structure information visually and thus provide a great overview of all project-related data; If you’re using MindMeister, […]
One question we get asked a lot by new or potential users is: “How do I integrate MindMeister into my current workflow?” Many people are open to new techniques and tools in the attempt to increase their productivity, but a lot of them […]
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This article was updated on October 8, 2021. We’re delighted to be announcing the release of a new feature in MindMeister today: MindMeister Groups. This feature has been specially requested by our users who are working in organizations, particularly teachers and project managers. […]
So with all the various project management tools available today, and there are a lot, I thought I’d share with you some examples of how you can achieve efficient project management with mind mapping. The great thing for me about mind mapping software is it can be either used solo or used concurrently with another project management tool. Read article “Mind Mapping: Project Management Tool”
