Chapter14: TheRemoteWorkers’Toolkit 170 productivity system is to clear your head with a mind sweep, listing all your tasks or “next actions.” Personally, I use a paper notebook with the Bullet Journal note -taking system, because I like the speed and tactile nature of pen and paper. Other people prefer digital apps that will remind them of their upcoming tasks, including popularto-dolist apps like Todoist and Any.do. At the end of the day, the best to-do app is the one that you’ll actually use. Moreoptions:The40BestTo-DoListAppsforTaskManagement Project Management: Task lists can only capture so much. For projects with a vast number of tasks that need to be done in specific order or workflows with more complex time management needs, consider a full -fledged project managementtool. Trello’s user- friendly and colorful interface lets you drag list items (“cards”) around on a virtual Kanban board. Reminders, comments, labels, and other features make it a great organization tool for yourself or your entire team. In fact, you can use Trello to organize your entire life or use it to manage everything in your company just as the team behind Trello uses their own producttocollaborateandcommunicateasateam.(Bytheway,Trellohasalso just publishedaguidetohowgreatteamsareembracingremotework—worth aread!) Asana is another great option. Built specifically for teams, Asana integrates project tasks with conversation threads and calendars. It’s a simpler approach to adding extra features to a to-do list for teamwork. See how 22 teams use Asanaastheircentralhub. Moreoptions:TheBestProjectManagementSoftware:50Toolsfor TeamTasks Note-TakingApps:Oneofthebiggestchallengesofmodernlifeisthatthere’s toomuchinformationtokeeptrackofandrememberforbothourprofessional and personal lives. Note -taking and web -clipping apps help us keep all this information organized and shareable. Evernote is the app of choice for many productivity geeks. With it, you can save web articles, make lists and quickly jot down ideas, and snap photos of
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