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Productive At Home: Make Remote Work Work for You

By Dawid Bednarski June 9, 2021 23 Min Read

Productive At Home: Make Remote Work Work for You

With the vaccination efforts in full swing, companies and knowledge workers around the world are now facing an important question: “Go back to the offices or stay fully remote?” And we can’t but sympathize with the dilemma. Telecommuting comes with some great benefits—flexible schedule, being your own boss, no more traffic jams—but it’s not the easiest thing to pull off. In fact, remote work is really hard, especially for the…

A Pocket Guide to Remote Team Brainstorming

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski May 21, 2021 30 Min Read

A Pocket Guide to Remote Team Brainstorming

Did you know that the term “brainstorming” has bounced around conference rooms since the 1940s? Despite its age, the technique is still a staple in every creative toolbox. Today, we’re taking it to another level with remote brainstorming. In this article, we set out to explore several popular brainstorming techniques. We also show how you can implement them in your distributed organization. 💡 Before you start… This article is part…

Ethical Anti-Design: The Road to No-Nonsense Productivity

Remote Work

By Dawid Bednarski May 21, 2021 25 Min Read

Ethical Anti-Design: The Road to No-Nonsense Productivity

Nobody wants to be an asshole, right? That’s why in this article we’re digging into the principles of, wait for it, anti-asshole design (AAD). We also try to define “ethical design” and see how it can help teams and individuals get work done faster and smarter, with no fluff. 🤔 What Is Design Ethics & Ethical Design? “Design is in everything we make, but it’s also between those things. It’s…

Simplify Team Productivity With Zen to Done (ZTD)

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski May 2, 2021 33 Min Read

Simplify Team Productivity With Zen to Done (ZTD)

“What is the best productivity system for my remote team?” Well, it depends on how much friction and how steep of a learning curve you can handle. If the answer is “as little as possible,” then Zen to Done (ZTD) is what you’re looking for. If you’ve ever tried David Allen’s Getting Things Done (GTD)—or any productivity framework for that matter—you know that implementing it takes time and dedication. That’s…

Here’s Why Your Team Needs Collaborative Mind Mapping Software in 2024

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski April 19, 2021 34 Min Read

Here’s Why Your Team Needs Collaborative Mind Mapping Software in 2024

When Elon Musk says trees matter—and makes a $1 million #teamtrees donation to back that up—you listen. That’s why in today’s article, we’re taking another look at tree structures and all the cool benefits of collaborative mind mapping software. 💡 Before you start… Smart remote teams are always one step ahead of the competition. Don’t forget to check our other guides when you’re done here! 🧠 The Importance of Visualizing…

A Primer on Remote Work Culture

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski April 19, 2021 23 Min Read

A Primer on Remote Work Culture

Nailing remote work culture is tricky. While every distributed team (including yours!) needs one, you can’t exactly tame it overnight. It takes time, good leadership, the right kind of people… What do you say we start from the beginning? Sourcing global talent is a walk in the park. With remote work finally in the mainstream, you can put together a fully distributed organization in a jiffy. But your managerial goals…

The Startup Guide to Storytelling: Learn from Text-Based Adventure Games!

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2021 32 Min Read

The Startup Guide to Storytelling: Learn from Text-Based Adventure Games!

“You wake up. The room is spinning very gently round your head. Or at least it would be if you could see it which you can’t.”(1) That whimsical description is the introduction to 1978 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (HG2G), a text-based game rendition of Douglas Adam’s timeless classic. And it only gets better… In today’s article, we set out to rediscover the fun of storytelling. And is there…

Speed Up Team Execution With This Remote Decision-Making Framework

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski March 25, 2021 26 Min Read

Speed Up Team Execution With This Remote Decision-Making Framework

Does making decisions at your remote team feel like a tug of war? Or is it more like The Council of Elrond with only a select few privy to the proceedings? The good news is remote decision-making doesn’t have to be that difficult (and slow). In today’s article, we’ll help you build a remote decision-making framework for your team. Oh, and we’ll also answer a few questions while doing so….

Spot the Difference: Remote Project Manager vs. Product Manager

AI Project Management

By Dawid Bednarski March 1, 2021 27 Min Read

Spot the Difference: Remote Project Manager vs. Product Manager

What does it take to become a remote project manager? How to manage a distributed product team? The new remote reality calls for an overhaul of existing PM practices in both worlds. Here’s everything you need to know. 💡 Before you start… This guide is part of our series on remote team management, be sure to read other articles for more tips. 🤔 It’s a PM’s World… Meaning What? It’s…

Team Productivity Guide: How to Build Faster Remote Teams

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski March 1, 2021 28 Min Read

Team Productivity Guide: How to Build Faster Remote Teams

Managing a (remote) team is like dashing through the dungeons in Crypt of the Necrodancer. Move, wait, attack, regroup… your team acts and reacts in a very distinct rhythm. The question is: “How to adjust that rhythm to increase team productivity?” Here’s the thing. Distributed teams—yours included— CAN be more effective than their co-located counterparts. They can plan, communicate, make decisions, and get work done faster and with less friction…

Losing to Distractions? Boost Team Focus With Deep Work in 2024!

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski February 16, 2021 23 Min Read

Losing to Distractions? Boost Team Focus With Deep Work in 2024!

No cubicle can match the comfy vibes of getting work done at home. But is your home office your temple? Is it free from distractions and pesky diversions? If not, it’s time to brush up on your routine and embrace the power of deep work. ⚡️ In today’s article, we take a look at Cal Newport’s deep work philosophy. We also adopt some of its principles to capitalize on focus…

Virtual Meeting Checklist: Run Better Meetings With Your Remote Team

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski February 16, 2021 25 Min Read

Virtual Meeting Checklist: Run Better Meetings With Your Remote Team

Virtual meetings are the perfect case study for Murphy’s law. Anything that can go wrong—hardware/software problems, poor participation, constant distractions—will go wrong. That is unless you have our virtual meeting checklist to save the day. In today’s article, we tackle some of the most common remote meeting problems. We also suggest a handful of solutions that’ll make your virtual meetings much more digestible. 💡Before you start… This guide is part…