25: Finding the Right Task Management App

There are endless benefits to using technology at work. But, software tools and apps are not a magic pill. They require behavior change and sustained dedication to using them in order to reap the benefits. Therefore, even considering the idea of adding a new app to your tech toolbox should be done thoughtfully.

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Key Takeaways:

• Adding a new technology tool to your workflow, whether doing it alone or with a team, shouldn’t be taken lightly. New apps require new behaviors.
• Be clear about the problems you want the tool to solved.
• Paint a vision of what benefits you (and the team) will receive when using the app successfully.
• Identify unique capabilities and feature needs based on the type of work your team does.
• Explore 3-5 apps by reviewing their marketing site, using the web and mobile apps, visiting the help site, and reading reviews.
• Select one to use first and give it a go for a few weeks. You'll discover things you like more about it and things you like less or that it doesnt do which are needed.
• Then decide if you want to stay with this one, try another, or find a non-technical way to solve the problems you identified.

Articles with app reviews:

https://zapier.com/blog/best-todo-list-apps/

https://www.proofhub.com/articles/top-project-management-tools-list-2018

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