Now that we’ve all dived into the deep end of remote working (thanks, #covid-19), it’s time product managers take stock of which tools and practices will help their teams maintain both focus and motivation. Previously PMs enjoyed the co-location perks of in-person stand-up meetings, watercooler chats, and live dynamic brainstorming. But without those opportunities for nuanced face-to-face communication, how can you lead your product effectively?

Gone are the days when manufacturing industries, construction and software companies were the only major consumers of project management tools. Every industry has slowly evolved to understand the importance of using a project management methodology to handle all their tasks systemically. ITS, a dental college in Northern India has started managing all their academic activities using Zoho Projects, our project management tool.

Read this article in French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, or Japanese. While there are great ways to use Asana, there isn’t necessarily one “right” way. That’s because every team’s workflow is a little different. From teams that are saving the world’s whales and dolphins to organizations that are promoting health, wellness, and AIDS advocacy in the community, Asana is built to be flexible enough to work for your needs.

At Asana, we think of “visibility” as insight into who’s doing what by when. With increased project visibility, teams can work together seamlessly while still making sure nothing falls through the cracks. But creating purposeful visibility across your entire team can be hard.

Major crises like our current situation is a real-life test of agility for many of us. As we look around at governments grappling with mitigation and businesses of every size pivoting their strategies, we see all of them dovetail back to this mantra: “Responding to change over following a plan.” While everything may feel hopeless at times, there are also inspiring examples of people and organizations who have shown resourcefulness and resiliency in their responses.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses worldwide are switching their mindset and employees to working remotely. This change has introduced us to a myriad of challenges: whether it’s juggling the reality of working with your kids in the house (read: zoo), ensuring you maintain a healthy work-life balance, or finding the right tools to help you get your work done.