Remote and hybrid working has been successful over the years largely thanks to managing workflows remotely. This means collaboration tools can be accessed from anywhere, including mobile apps.  

Some key features to consider when looking for project management tools is automation, task management, templates, collaborations, and integration with third party apps.  

The key to finding the right app is ease of use, so its quick for teams to learn and adapt to the system, without impacting productivity. Another factor is cost, which is typically per user and cheaper if billed annually. 

In no order, here are our top 4 workflow apps: 

Trello 

Trello is a web-based project management and collaboration tool that makes use of boards, list, and cards for better organisation of tasks and projects. It offers a simplistic interface that is visual and flexible, suitable for professional, creative, and personal tasks.  

At a basic level, a board represents a project; a list to keep track of progress; and cards are for individual contributions from the team with checklists, comments, labels, attachments, etc.  

It has a drag and drop interface, built-in automation tools, templates, and integrates with other software. It also supports iOS and Android apps so you can work from anywhere.  

Asana 

Asana is a tool that helps teams organise, track, and manage their work. It’s a popular project management tool that provides a flexible platform for planning, executing, and monitoring tasks and projects.  

It is available as a web and mobile application and comes with pre-built templates to help you get started. It is suited for collaborating, creating custom workflows with timelines, plus offers reporting and analytics.  

It also integrates with other platforms like Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Dropbox, etc to streamline work flows and data sharing. It can be used for teams of all sizes, this customisable and scalable.  

Slack 

Slack is a collaboration hub aimed at connecting people, tools, and information in a streamlined manner. It is best suited for team communication and has become popular in organisations for enhancing productivity and collaboration.  

It supports features like channels based on topics, direct messages for individuals or teams, file sharing for documents, photos and files that can be stored on Slack, and integrates with other software, like Google Drive, Jira, Zoom, Trello, Asana, etc.  

Other features include custom alerts; video and voice calls; data encryption and using bots to automate tasks and streamline processes.  

It supports the web, desktop, and mobile apps to work from anywhere. 

Monday.com 

A highly rated platform, Monday.com is a cloud-based system for managing workflows, projects, and everyday work. It is customisable and flexible for planning, tracking, and collaboration and has a visual project management system.  

It uses boards, workflows, collab tools, automation, has time tracking, plus robust security features including two-factor authentication. It is scalable based on team size and supports data-driven decisions based on analytics.  

It also stands out for its intuitive visual interface suitable for all skill levels to adapt quicker. It has apps for Android and iOS. 

These apps should go a long way in keeping you on track with your workload while ensuring you meet your deadlines. Need a new cellphone, tablet or laptop to use one of these apps? Get one at the Vodacom online shop.