From Chaos to Collaboration

When you’re working in an organisation, it’s necessary to adapt to working in a team. Sometimes you are required to work together with different people every day. With so many files, presentations and team members, coordinating all the work that’s happening can be a daunting task.

That’s how collaborative apps became an essential in today’s fast-paced work environment, providing an efficient way to coordinate work and ensure everyone’s on the right track (or at the very least, looking at the latest document!). With collaborative apps, there’s really no excuse to not get organised between you and your colleagues. Here are some we highly recommend you get on right now.

1. Microsoft OneNote
The best for collaborative work!
Its real-time collaboration feature is a game-changer as it enables you to save your files into the Microsoft cloud and share the link with your colleagues so everyone can view and edit the files simultaneously. This feature ensures that everyone is on the same page and eliminates the need for sending different versions of the document back and forth. With real-time collaboration, all changes are made on the same file until the work is done, saving time and improving productivity.

2. Google Workspace
You rather work from your browser instead of installing different apps
With its web-based interface, all you need to do is search the links on your web browser to get started on your work. This tool integrates with Google Drive and Google Docs, other well-known apps used for file sharing. Similar to Microsoft OneNote, you will also be able to do real-time collaboration with your colleagues on different tasks.

Another benefit of Google Workspace is its range of integration with other apps and tools such as Google Calendar, Google Meet, and Google Chat. These make it easier for teams to collaborate on projects and communicate with each other.

3. Canva
Highly recommended for design work
Canva is a well-known web-based design platform for creative work as it is accessible, free (though you can pay for more features), and easy to use. A favourite with its wide range of design templates, including social media graphics, marketing materials, and presentations. But did you know that you’re able to collaborate on Canva as well? It’s super easy too! All you need to do is send the link of your working file from the app to your collaborators and allow them to add in their comments and changes. This makes it convenient for creative teams to edit designs together and provide feedback and suggestions remotely from any location or device. Canva also integrates with other apps, such as Google Drive and Dropbox, making it easy to share files and collaborate across different platforms.

4. Asana
Great for keeping everyone on track
Asana helps manage the ongoing projects you have with your team. It is designed to help teams stay on top of their work by creating tasks and assigning them to team members. By doing this, you will be able to check the deadlines and details of the project. Additionally, Asana offers a variety of views including list, board, and calendar so teams can visualise their tasks and projects in a way that works best for them.

While using the other apps to share and edit documents, you can use Asana to keep track of the pending work you have on your plate so you don’t miss the ball when it’s passed on to you.

So, if you’re looking to improve collaboration and streamline workflow, consider trying out one of these apps today!

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