As this year winds down, you may be eager to begin or continue planning for the next one. It’s an exciting time that’s filled with brainstorming, bold ideas, and big dreams as you and your team enthusiastically identify all of the possibilities for the coming year. But you also know that you need to balance all of that ambitious fantasizing with some intention, strategy, and organization.

After a year spent working hard and tackling goals, your team deserves a chance to kick back and celebrate. And holiday parties are opportunities for people to connect outside of the demands of their daily to-do lists and loosen up for a little bit of fun together. Fortunately, you don’t need to be co-located to let the good times roll.

As we more deeply explore new ways of working we are talking with, listening to, and learning from our customers. And what we are learning from everyone we speak with — be it product designers, HR leaders, or consultants — is that you cannot overstate the importance of connection. Without creating clear pathways and deep integrations between teams and tools, we are holding ourselves back from reaching our true potential. So we, like you, are iterating.

Say goodbye to repetitive tasks, lost files, and tedious work that feels like a waste of time. With these Miro apps, you can save precious time and customize Miro to work just the way you like it. The coolest part? These apps were created with you, the Miro user, in mind—through many ideas inspired by our community wishlist, and built by our trusted developer community.

Last month, we were busy making some not-so-small updates to presentations to make it even easier to present your work right from Miro. We’ve also been focused on making it faster to build diagrams and—drumroll please—allowing you to collapse mind map branches! And that’s just the start! To see all the newest features that will help make your day a little better in Miro, here is our roundup of releases from October.

In 2003, DocuSign set out on a mission to accelerate business and simplify life for companies and people around the world by offering a better way for people to sign documents electronically. And they’ve been successfully doing so for consumers and corporations across the globe ever since. As the pioneers of e-signature technology that helps to connect and automate business operations, DocuSign has revolutionized the way documents get shared and signed online.

This month, the Miro team has been working on new updates for product development teams, from updates to our estimation app to mind mapping and diagramming enhancements to help you visualize complex systems and diagrams. We’ve also added new apps to help you unlock more powerful ways to collaborate in Miro. For a deeper understanding of our new features, here is our roundup of releases from September.

The pandemic has forever altered ways of working for many, and organizations continue to adapt to this new normal. For product leaders, this means continuing to develop innovations at lightning speed while also navigating the needs of hybrid teams. Better yet, leaders need a clear understanding of the current hybrid landscape — including the top weaknesses and gaps in existing processes, and best ways to turn talk into action. The good news? Miro is here to help.

Brainstorms are a great way to tap into the collective brilliance of your team and explore their best ideas. But, making that happen requires that you plan for a focused, organized, and inclusive conversation. If you don’t? You’ll miss out on some of the best contributions and nuggets of wisdom. Not sure how to make sure your brainstorms are fruitful rather than frustrating?

The modern workplace is constantly evolving, and it’s your responsibility as a business leader to make sure no one gets left behind. When most jobs went remote at the beginning of the pandemic, leaders scrambled to transition work, benefits, and support to the home office. But now, as many knowledge workers face a hybrid future, are you giving equal consideration to all employees regardless of where and how they work?