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Got a Minute? A Quick Guide on How to Write Virtual Meeting Notes

By Dawid Bednarski November 25, 2020 27 Min Read

Got a Minute? A Quick Guide on How to Write Virtual Meeting Notes

The recipe for a productive video conference is simple. Take a clear agenda, add willing participants, and set it to a quick, vigorous boil. But there’s one secret ingredient all distributed teams need but few use—a crisp meeting notes template to put things down in writing. Writer and business management expert Patrick Lencioni says that “the majority of meetings should be discussions that lead to decisions.“ And we can’t but…

How to Focus While Working From Home: Sharpen Your Mind

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By Dawid Bednarski November 16, 2020 26 Min Read

How to Focus While Working From Home: Sharpen Your Mind

If the ongoing work-from-home experiment had a tagline, this quote—erroneously attributed to Abe Lincoln—would be it: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” So, what do you say we sharpen that (metaphorical) ax of yours and learn how to focus while working from home? Here are some of the questions we answer in this article: 💡 Before you…

How to Build Confidence in a Remote Workplace

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski November 8, 2020 26 Min Read

How to Build Confidence in a Remote Workplace

Navigating a 100% remote workplace can be tricky, especially when you’re not exactly the most confident person in the world. The good news is, we’ve put together five confidence-boosting tips that’ll help you tune in to virtual office vibes in a jiffy. 🤔 How Do You Define Confidence? 1. self-assurance: trust in one’s abilities, capacities, and judgment.2. a belief that one is capable of successfully meeting the demands of a…

50 Years of Innovation in Video Game Console Designs

Startup History

By Dawid Bednarski November 2, 2020 43 Min Read

50 Years of Innovation in Video Game Console Designs

Over the last 50 years, gaming has dropped the “not-too-serious” tag and matured into a booming $159.3 billion industry(1). To celebrate the dawn of the 9th generation of consoles—and satisfy our geek hearts—we take a look back at the history of video game consoles and the evolution of the user experience (UX) we all love them for. 👾 Insert coin to continue… If you want to learn more about the…

Managing Remote Teams: Challenges and Best Practices

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By Dawid Bednarski October 19, 2020 24 Min Read

Managing Remote Teams: Challenges and Best Practices

Building a frictionless, perfectly-aligned distributed team is every leader’s dream. The good news is you can get pretty darn close to that goal by preaching—and practicing—a holistic approach to remote leadership. In this article, you’ll find answers to the following questions: 💡 Before you begin… This article is part of our series on remote leadership. Be sure to read our other stories for more practical tips: ✊ When Your Remote…

Distraction-Free Writing Starts With Taskade (Updated for 2024)

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By Dawid Bednarski October 17, 2020 31 Min Read

Distraction-Free Writing Starts With Taskade (Updated for 2024)

Although word-processing has come a long way since WordStar days, many contemporary writers—George R. R. Martin included—still use legacy software for a frictionless, distraction-free writing experience. If you’re looking for a minimalist creative environment but don’t feel like going (way) back in time, we have something just for you. In this mini-guide, we’ll show you how you can use Taskade to conduct research, organize reading notes, outline documents, and—wait for…

History of Web Browsers: The Evolution of Online Productivity ⚡️

AI Productivity

By Dawid Bednarski October 10, 2020 28 Min Read

History of Web Browsers: The Evolution of Online Productivity ⚡️

Do you remember launching your web browser to read this article? If not, don’t worry. The history of web browsers started over thirty years ago and we no longer notice how frictionless the browsing experience is. But have you ever wondered where it all began? In today’s article, we dig deep into the browsing history (put intended) to track down the key milestones in the evolution of modern web browsers:…

How to Boost Internal Communication in a Distributed Team

Collaborative Work

By Dawid Bednarski September 20, 2020 24 Min Read

How to Boost Internal Communication in a Distributed Team

How often do you touch base with your distributed team? If the answer is “whenever it’s necessary,” then you’re missing out on a number of interesting benefits of organic internal communication. Find out how you can leverage the power of dialogue to make your team more self-sufficient, tight-knit, and productive. Here are some questions we’re biting into in this article: 💡 Before you begin… This is another installment in our…

Seeking Balance and Tranquility: How to Manage and Beat Distractions at Home

Remote Work

By Dawid Bednarski September 20, 2020 24 Min Read

Seeking Balance and Tranquility: How to Manage and Beat Distractions at Home

Want to overcome distractions at home once and for all? Well, let’s just say you’re not the first remote worker to ask the question. If you feel you’re deep in the limbo of chronic procrastination, we’ll put you back on track in a jiffy. Work-from-home comes with some cool time-saving superpowers. ⚡️ Not only can you spend less time on prepping your food and work clothes, but you can also…

The Art of User Interface Design: Gaming and Productivity Tools

Remote Work

By Dawid Bednarski September 10, 2020 26 Min Read

The Art of User Interface Design: Gaming and Productivity Tools

Even if you’re not into gaming, it’s hard not to appreciate the craftsmanship of game developers. Gripping storylines, artisan visuals, cinematic sound effects… But all that would be for naught without a frictionless user interface, something modern productivity tools can learn plenty about. In this article, we dig deep to uncover some of the best UI tricks of video game designers and developers. Oh, and we also answer a few…

Remote-Friendly vs. Remote-First Culture: On the Crossroads

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By Dawid Bednarski September 3, 2020 22 Min Read

Remote-Friendly vs. Remote-First Culture: On the Crossroads

Before the pandemic started, remote work was kind of a taboo. Many businesses were skeptical and even the progressive ones kept the majority of their workforce in offices. Now that remote policies are popping up all over, it’s time to pick a side: remote-friendly or remote-first culture? While being a fully distributed team doesn’t give us bragging rights, it certainly does come with a handful of observations. That’s why in…

Tips for Running Better Remote Meetings

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By Dawid Bednarski August 30, 2020 26 Min Read

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Tips for Running Better Remote Meetings

Let’s face it. Remote meetings aren’t exactly thrills and chills. Most of the time, they’re boring, aimless, and a huge time sink. But maybe it’s not the dish but seasoning and we just don’t know how to host a video conference effectively? Well, whether you like it or not, remote meetings are here to stay. Gartner’s recent study found that 82% of business leaders want to stay on the remote…