Ingdilligenz: Secure, Agile and Sustainable Projects With MeisterTask + MindMeister.

Making business decisions with both the short and long-term impact in mind is key, and never more so than when it comes to our planet. With this in mind, in 2021, Jana Ingendahl and Marcus Dill set out to shape a more sustainable future. Their goal: help companies achieve ethically responsible and sustainable business transformation using data.

Jana and Marcus had hit upon a real problem in how ESG (environmental, social and governance) frameworks were being applied: the data to make informed decisions simply wasn’t there. Now, Jana and her 13-person team of sustainability consultants are dedicated to closing this gap. To keep their data and projects not only organized but also secure, the team relies on two tools: MeisterTask and MindMeister.

Before founding Ingdilligenz, Jana studied Business Informatics. She then went on to work in process and data management at Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Würzburg, where she got to see first-class project management – as well as MeisterTask and MindMeister – in action. She knew that when she founded her own company, she would bring these Agile project management tools with her.

But not at any price. Jana always carefully considers her personal cost-benefit ratio. The software she and her team use has to support agile and flexible working while also taking sustainability into account.

For Jana, sustainability is more “than just planting trees.” When selecting new tools, governance, usability, and data protection dictate the decision-making process. Jana explains:

Jana tried other project management tools – such as Jira and Confluence – earlier in her career. For those navigating the saturated productivity software market, Jana offers two pieces of advice: pay attention to what the team really needs, and make sure the tool is enjoyable to work with.

Jana and her team use several tools for communication, data storage and organization. For example, documents are stored on SharePoint and Microsoft Teams serves as a meeting tool. They use MeisterTask for day-to-day work and to organize their weekly alignments. Jana explains:

Jana’s small marketing team uses Kanban boards in MeisterTask to stay organized. They have a weekly meeting where they discuss upcoming content, topics to be covered and future team events. Her favorite column is the “Achievements” (“Erfolge”) column:

As a busy entrepreneur, Jana loves automations that simplify her life.

Recurring Tasks automatically appear in the “To do” column at the end of each month, along with a corresponding due date for invoicing. Jana says:

Ingdilligenz uses MindMeister mind maps to present the complex sustainability landscape to customers in a simple, visual way. They also use maps to keep track of industry developments internally.

If you’re curious about the EU sustainability landscape, take a closer look at this meticulously organized mind map from Jana and her team.

For Jana, Meister’s approach to data security is a significant advantage. Rigorous security measures make it possible for the team to manage their many projects from start to finish, while collaborating efficiently from various locations in Germany.

In addition to security, the flexibility of Meister tools and the ability to centralize all project data are key benefits for the Ingdilligenz team. Project stakeholders can easily access the information they need, whenever they need it – no matter their location.

The MeisterTask-MindMeister integration helps the team reduce steps in their workflows, keeping them agile and sustainable.