The benefits of effective project management are widely-known: excellent results, delivered on time and within budget. However, suboptimal project management can lead to costly delays and budget overruns. While the line between success and failure depends on many factors, the selection of […]
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With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve unpacked some of our gifts early — a special delivery of new colleagues to the Meister team. In this post, we welcome Madlen, Panna, Andreas, Sebastian, Julian, Nicolai and Ivan to the Meister family. […]
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The time has come for us to give a very special update to MindMeister — an extensive upgrade with a brand-new look and feel. Introducing: Project Panda! This huge overhaul has seen the creation of an all-new MindMeister: better and more beautiful […]
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If the often-surreal events of 2020 have taught us anything, it is that even the best-made plans can be rendered obsolete by circumstances beyond our control. However, with the year ending and no end to the uncertainty in sight, unpredictability cannot become […]
When it comes to gifts, they say it’s better to give than receive. However, with so much choice, especially on the online market, it can be difficult to narrow down exactly what you want to buy. With the holiday season fast approaching, […]
MeisterTask is a task management tool designed with collaboration in mind. We help teams from all over the world coordinate their activities, delegate responsibilities and get more done. Whether you’re working in a small group or managing a huge team with employees […]
Success as a freelancer is all about taking your chances: blink and you’ll miss the perfect opportunity. In such a fiercely competitive market, we look at how you can get to the front of the freelance queue. Although money talks on popular […]
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Business digitalization. Yes, it’s an old topic, but understanding what it means in reality – and what the implications are for your business – is essential to your growth. Ready to take your business to the next level? Then read on! Digitalization […]
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The modern workplace is in a continual state of flux. Modern methodologies and technology are constantly improving workflow and communication, streamlining operations within traditional workspaces and enabling more extreme options such as remote work and outsourcing. While the complexity of a modern […]
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This article was updated on October 8, 2021. Teachers and students all over the world are looking for ways to connect and start the school year remotely. So, what do you do when in-person is now a virtual classroom? If you’re struggling […]
When you first start taking on new projects and new clients, you might rely on Excel or Google Sheets to scope out the work and maybe even collaborate. This workflow could be enough for smaller projects with just a few team members, […]
Read article "3 Signs It’s Time to Stop Managing Projects With Spreadsheets"
Bigger is better doesn’t only apply to cakes, TVs, wine glasses, and processing power, it also applies to team size! And that’s the case for Meister! We’ve just added another six team members to our clan, and they’ll be utilizing their superpowers […]
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Please note: This article refers to a feature that is not yet available in MindMeister’s new map editor. Only users who have access to the old editor are able to publish mind maps and thus earn money with them. MindMeister’s new public […]
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Self-employed freelancers wear many hats; we’re the boss, employee, accountant, bookkeeper, customer service, project manager… the list goes on. We need a good organizational system to keep everything in check. MeisterTask is the one that works best for me, and I’m here […]
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Agile, Lean, Scrum, Kanban: these terms are all used to describe very similar project management approaches, and adding to the confusion, they’re often used interchangeably. People refer to Scrum ceremonies as Agile ceremonies, use Kanban boards for Scrum. If you’re new to […]
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Mind maps are living documents. Your brainstorming session in MindMeister may end, but that doesn’t mean that your resulting mind map should now be discarded — in fact, this is often just the starting point for your project. Thanks to a new update for MindMeister’s integration […]
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If you’re looking to conduct more effective client presentations, it’s time to ditch those bland PowerPoint slides in favor of a more engaging presentation format: digital mind maps. Mind maps help you present information in a format that’s both engaging and easy […]
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The amount of content you’re presented with in college can be quite overwhelming, which is why many college students realize that the note-taking and learning systems they used during high school—if they had systems at all—are ineffective in college. Mind mapping in […]
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If you’ve ever built a mind map, you might have experienced some of the benefits of the exercise. Maybe the visual nature of a mind map helped you recall information better. Maybe the simplicity of mind mapping allowed you to capture your […]
There are many tools designers can use to design user interfaces, user experiences, and customer experiences—from sticky notes on a wall to fully functional prototypes—but mind mapping, according to product designer Eugene Rudyy, is one of the most efficient. In this post, […]
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As a student, knowing how to use mind maps can almost feel like cheating. Once you’ve learned how to create mind maps, you’ll be amazed at how much faster you’ll memorize information and how easy it can be to write essays, create […]
Thousands of teachers all over the world already use and teach mind mapping in their classrooms. As one of the most effective learning techniques, mind mapping can help students take better notes, improve comprehension, and foster creativity. Research from author and visual-thinking […]
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Whether it be studying for an upcoming exam or prepping a course curriculum for next semester’s wave of enthusiastic students — a mind map might just be the secret weapon you’re looking for. Not sure where to start? Here are two mind […]
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The project planning process starts before work on the actual project begins and continues throughout the life cycle of the project. Its main goal is to adequately plan the time, cost and resources needed for the project and thus to minimize risk. The […]
Tony Buzan, the inventor of mind maps, has died. With his boundless energy and enthusiasm, he helped millions of people around the world to structure their thoughts, reach their learning goals, and unleash their creativity. Visual thinking, graphical representations and the process […]
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Why create each new map from scratch when you can choose from a myriad of practical templates? We’ve completely revamped our map template library and filled it with awesome new templates. Whether you’re outlining a sitemap structure or writing a business plan, […]
We are proud to partner with DataJournalism.com, a new space for journalists to learn and improve their data skills! DataJournalism.com is an initiative of the European Journalism Centre and is made possible thanks to funding from the Google News Initiative. The platform […]
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Whether you’ve been in the business world for years or are just starting your academic career, writing a document can be intimidating. But not to worry: If you’ve been staring at a blank page with no clue how to get started, you’ve […]
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You can now create multiple, separate checklists within your MeisterTask tasks! Multiple checklists provide structure for your work packages so you can manage even large and complex tasks with ease. Read on to find out how it works… Big tasks can seem […]
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Writing a blog post is not the same as writing a Great American Novel, yet some of the best writing advice ever shared applies as much to blogging as it does to other literary genres. Read on to find out what acclaimed […]
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