Published on November 18, 2024
François Charron
With the explosion of teleworking and teams distributed across the world, we all know how collaborating effectively can become a challenge. Whether it’s for brainstorming, structuring a project or simply keeping everyone on the same page, traditional tools are no longer enough.
This is where we may need a collaborative platform to centralize the work of the entire team. If you’re like me, you’re probably a little lost between all the emails, Skype chats or notes scattered in Google Docs here and there. There is really something to get lost in.
Fortunately, Miro, a collaboration platform enriched by artificial intelligence, is a game-changer. Today, we explain to you why this tool is an essential solution for organizing and optimizing your work process.
Collaborate together on Miro
Miro is an online collaboration platform that offers a digital whiteboard. Imagine a huge board without limits, where your entire team can contribute in real time. Drawings, virtual post-its, mind maps, diagrams or even project planning: everything is possible on Miro. And with the integration of artificial intelligence, the tool becomes even more powerful, automating repetitive tasks and making your ideas easier to structure.
How does Miro work with artificial intelligence?
The artificial intelligence built into Miro does more than just make your projects pretty. Here are some AI-enriched features that will simplify your days:
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Automatic organization of ideas : When brainstorming, Miro’s AI can group your ideas by theme or category. Basically, it does the sorting for you, which saves a lot of time.
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Content generation : Need a project plan template or a quick brainstorm? The AI can offer you suggestions based on your team’s needs.
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Handwriting recognition : Do you prefer to scribble your ideas with a tablet or a mouse? AI automatically converts your drawings into crisp shapes and your scribbles into readable text.
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Instant translation : In an international team, it is not uncommon for not everyone to speak the same language. Miro’s AI translates messages instantly so everyone is on the same page.
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Content summary : If the board gets too busy, AI can summarize your main ideas so you have a clear overview at a glance.
Should we be afraid of artificial intelligence in business?
Should we be afraid of artificial intelligence in work software? Not really. AI, like that integrated into Miro, is not intended to replace employees, but rather to help them work better.
It automates repetitive tasks, like organizing ideas or analyzing data, leaving us more time to focus on high-value activities, like creativity or strategic decision-making.
Rather than a threat, AI is a tool that can increase our efficiency and make our days more productive. Basically, she is there to support us, not to take our place.
We should rather see AI as a new employee added to our team, rather than as a replacement.
How does Miro benefit our team?
1. Simplifies remote collaboration
Miro lets everyone collaborate in real time, no matter where they are. No more files sent in all directions or confusion linked to different versions of a document. With Miro, everything happens in one place, with ease.
2. Improves productivity
Thanks to AI, we avoid repetitive or time-consuming tasks, such as organizing ideas or drawing diagrams. Result: we focus on what really matters, like solving problems or coming up with great ideas.
3. Encourages creativity
With its customizable templates and interactive tools, Miro is perfect for letting our imagination run wild. You can even test ideas together without wasting time.
4. Centralizes information
In a company, projects are often scattered between different tools: emails, Excel files, PowerPoint presentations, etc. With Miro, all information is centralized in a single space, which avoids loss of information.
Concretely, how does Miro help work teams?
1. Brainstorming efficace
Imagine we are organizing a brainstorming session. Everyone can add their ideas at the same time on the digital whiteboard. Then, using AI, Miro automatically categorizes ideas. This allows you to identify trends in seconds.
2. Project management
With the models offered by Miro, we can visualize our projects in the blink of an eye. Whether you want to create a calendar, a roadmap or an organization chart, Miro makes it all easy and intuitive.
3. Design Thinking
Miro is particularly popular with teams that use approaches like Design Thinking. We can map a user journey, identify friction points and even test solutions with the team in real time.
4. Training and workshops
Trainers can use Miro to make their sessions more dynamic. For example, they can ask interactive questions, create collaborative diagrams, or share visual assets directly on the board.
How much does it cost?
Miro offers several suitable packages, whether for startups or large companies.
The subscription is billed per member, or per employee, with monthly payments ranging from $8 to $16 per person. This may seem like a significant expense, but when compared to the salary of a new employee who would perform the same tasks, the benefit becomes clear.
Good news: a free version is available, ideal for getting started and exploring the basic features.
Why choose Miro over another tool?
Although Miro is a must-have, there are other similar tools on the market for online collaboration. For example, Microsoft Whiteboard offers an integrated solution for teams already in the Microsoft ecosystem.
MURAL, another competitor, specializes in collaborative workshops and visual brainstorming. For its part, Google Jamboard allows simplified collaboration, particularly suited to Google Workspace users.
Finally, tools like Trello or Asana, although project management oriented, also offer interesting collaborative features. Each of these tools has its own strengths, but Miro stands out for its balance of simplicity, power and the integration of artificial intelligence to optimize teamwork.
So why not try it? With the free version, you can get an idea without any risk. And who knows, it could well revolutionize the way we work together!