Glossary for collaboration and digital cooperation

Last update: 2026-07-09

All important terms relating to teamwork, communication, project management and digital sovereignty at a glance.

Here you will find all the important terms – explained simply and without technical jargon.
Whether you are planning projects with your team, working remotely or interested in modern tools, this glossary will help you better understand the most important concepts and terms from the world of collaboration apps. Short, clear and entirely in mantau style.

All important terms relating to teamwork, communication, project management and digital sovereignty at a glance.

Glossary A–Z

Defines who can access which content – for data protection and clear responsibilities.

Collaborate without being online at the same time – everyone can share tasks, feedback or ideas whenever it suits them.

Provides additional security for accounts: in addition to a password, a second factor is required (e.g. SMS code or app token).

Regulates the legal relationship between companies and service providers that process personal data – important for GDPR compliance.

One place for everything: communication, planning, files and tasks – saves time and keeps groups and teams within the company connected.

Built-in team chat to quickly clarify things – without email chaos and with direct communication.

Technical combination of encryption methods for secure data transmission in the network – protects team communication and files.

Working together on goals, sharing ideas and tackling tasks together. Simply achieving more together than alone. With mantau, this is easy and efficient.

A digital place where teams can chat, plan and share ideas – all in one app.

A digital group of people who exchange ideas on a topic and support each other – central to internal or external networks.

Maintaining, moderating and structuring a community – ensures active, valuable interaction.

Your personal overview of projects, tasks and progress – all in one place.

Secure digital storage location for data and documents – easy sharing and controlled access included.

Control over which data is used by whom. The company or organisation retains sovereignty over its own information.

Teamwork on a shared platform – location-independent, transparent and efficient.

Acting autonomously and independently in the digital world – with complete control over your own data, tools, digital systems and infrastructures.

See above under G.

An open working relationship in which honest feedback helps the team to progress.

Quickly share files within your team or with partners – centrally, securely and transparently.

The General Data Protection Regulation – regulates how personal data may be processed in Europe.

A digital group manager such as mantau clearly displays all groups within a company or organisation, connects them, facilitates teamwork, bundles communication and simplifies organisation.

Software that helps teams organise tasks, deadlines, communication and documents together – a digital team hub.

Internal network for companies and organisations. Communication, documents and collaboration remain secure within groups and teams.

Visual method for task management with columns such as ‘To Do’, ‘In Progress’ and ‘Done’.

Chat app for team communication – fast, clear and often integrated into collaboration platforms

Open and transparent coordination within the team – everyone knows what is being worked on.

Define who can access which files, areas or functions – essential for security and clear roles.

Planning, organising and managing tasks, objectives and resources – so that projects are actually completed.

Messages, changes or comments are visible immediately – perfect for fast teamwork.

Work from anywhere – with the right collaboration app, your team will still stay connected.

Defines who in the team has which responsibilities – clearly, transparently and efficiently.

Keep track of all your tasks, prioritise them and tick them off – for greater focus in your everyday life.

Working together, supporting each other, learning from each other, achieving more together – and then celebrating successes together – mantau makes it possible.

The shared digital space for communication, files and planning – the heart of every collaboration app.

Rules governing who can view, edit or share what in an app ensure structure and security within the team.

Secures older file versions and makes changes traceable – no loss, no confusion.

Virtual meetings via camera and audio – enables personal interaction, regardless of where team members are working.

The structured execution of tasks – efficient, clear and often automated.

Why digital collaboration is more than just technology

Collaboration thrives on people, communication and trust.
A good collaboration app supports exactly that: it creates space for transparency, exchange and genuine teamwork – no matter where you are working.
With mantau, digital organisation becomes genuine collaboration.

Why digital collaboration is more than just technology

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Joining other people's groups is always free of charge. All you need to do is register in the app or web version. You can also use mantau free of charge with your own small groups of up to 10 members, e.g. your team or family and friends.

Also ideal for testing!

All functions are available in the free mantau 10. And if you later purchase a license for your organization or company, you can "integrate" your existing groups.

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