Supercharge your brain The pandemic has not only changed the way we live and work. It’s also given new momentum to upskilling and workplace education in general. To properly address those changes, remote teams need to cultivate a culture of knowledge sharing. In today’s guide, we take a look at the benefits of knowledge sharing. We also break down several methods for implementing in a remote workplace. Here are a handful of questions…
Continue Reading“The Answer.” “The Answer?” said Deep Thought.“The Answer to what?”“Life!” urged Fook. ― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy It took the Deep Thought supercomputer from Douglas Adams’ classic novel 7 million years to produce a rather disappointing answer to the ultimate question (in case you’re wondering, it was “42”). But you don’t have to wait that long. In today’s article, we’ll show you how you can use…
Continue ReadingCross-functional teams are a creative approach when it comes to solving problems in the modern workplace. These teams are usually made up of the best people from different departments who are brought together to share their expertise for more creative solutions. Are cross-functional teams right for your business? Find out more below! What Are Cross-Functional Teams? Cross-functional teams contain groups of people each specializing in different disciplines, but all working…
Continue ReadingWhat is Obsidian? Obsidian is a note-taking software that works as a second brain application for knowledge management. Created by Erica Xu and Shida Li during the quarantine period of Covid-19 in 2020, the outliner tool has gained traction with over 50,000 members in their Discord community, all while still remaining as a two-man team. What’s interesting about Obsidian is that both Xu and Li were originally maintaining Dynalist, their…
Continue ReadingNotion has been around since 2015, and it’s certainly made waves. But while many swear by its simplicity, innovation hasn’t stopped, and there are many Notion alternatives you can try. Your quest to find the best alternative to Notion should start with a few basic questions: If you don’t have all the answers, don’t worry. There are many apps similar to Notion, so it’s only natural you may feel confused….
Continue ReadingWe’ve all been there. You open up the web browser, swing by r/notetaking or r/notebooks, and fall down the rabbit hole of productivity. “I wish my notes looked so neat!” Excited, you order a set of expensive notebooks and an equally expensive pen to match. A week into the note-taking spree, your depressingly empty notebooks are collecting dust. Sounds familiar? Anybody can take notes, but how to take evergreen, context-rich notes…
Continue ReadingAs Socrates (apparently) once said: “The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing.” Figuring out how to ask better questions is a major advantage in the increasingly remote, asynchronous world. It’s also a tell-tale sign of good remote leaders who see beyond their competencies and aren’t afraid of childlike curiosity. According to psychologist and the author of Trusting What You’re Told: How Children Learn from Others Paul…
Continue ReadingLooking for the best second brain apps? Well, who doesn’t? We’re knee-deep in the information age, and effective knowledge management is more important than ever. Taking notes on napkins or the back of your hand doesn’t cut it anymore (sorry). That’s why we compiled a list of the best second brain apps to aggregate knowledge in 2023. 🧠 “Wait, Why Would I Need a Second Brain?” A second brain isn’t…
Continue ReadingBuilding remote teams is one of the best ways to drive innovation and collaboration in a modern workplace. The only problem? Many of those aspiring organizations don’t have the right workflows, strategies, and apps to reap the benefits. But don’t worry, we did the heavy lifting for you and compared the best project management tools for hybrid and fully distributed teams. Let’s dive in! 👇 🌟 Productivity Tips For Remote…
Continue ReadingWhat are the best startup tools? Well, the ones that A) work as advertised, and B) your team actually wants to use. Simple enough, except compiling a well-integrated digital toolbox can be tricky. Here’s how to avoid common mistakes when building a dream startup stack. 🚀 Before you launch… We’ve covered a fair bit of startup ground on the blog. Be sure to check other similar articles when you’re done…
Continue ReadingThe history of personal knowledge management (PKM) is a history of curiosity. For thousands of years, people have accumulated knowledge in a desperate attempt to find no-nonsense answers to nagging questions. Ok. Let’s get serious for a moment. In today’s article, we take a closer look at the concept of personal knowledge management (PKM). You’ll learn how to build a knowledge management system, gather information effectively, and succeed in the…
Continue ReadingKeeping track of conversations, planning projects, assigning tasks, and managing a team over time zones is tricky. Having to hack multiple tools together doesn’t make it any easier. Now’s the time to make remote collaboration a breeze with a Remote OS. In today’s article, you’ll learn the nuts and bolts of Taskade, our Remote Operating System (OS) for distributed teams and organizations. To make navigating the article easier, we divided…
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How to Ask Better Questions in Asynchronous Remote Team Collaboration 
Best Second Brain Apps For Knowledge Management (Features & Pricing Compared) 
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