How Santa's elves use Ideagen to save Christmas
Nicola Pearson 
Date published: Dec 06, 24
Deep in the snowy expanse of the North Pole lies Santa’s workshop—a magical, bustling hive of activity where toys are made, letters are read and Christmas dreams come true. But what you might not know is that even Santa’s operation has had to modernize. The elves, once solely reliant on scrolls of parchment and quills dipped in snowberry ink, now use cutting-edge tools to keep Christmas on track.
At the heart of their modern workflow? Ideagen PleaseReview. Yes, the same collaboration software you use for your projects is powering the North Pole’s operations, ensuring that no wish goes unanswered and no toy falls behind schedule. Let’s take a peek inside their day...
The annual Naughty or Nice Report review
Every year, Santa gets detailed Naughty and Nice reports from his global network of Elf Scouts. This critical document, which spans thousands of pages, outlines every child’s behavior throughout the year. But how does Santa make sure it’s accurate?
Enter Ideagen PleaseReview.
With its collaborative review features, the Head Elf uploads the Naughty or Nice report to the platform. Dozens of elves simultaneously review it, flagging errors (turns out Timmy from Chicago wasn’t naughty—he just had a mischievous puppy!) and suggesting updates. Thanks to Ideagen PleaseReview's real-time tracking, everyone can see changes instantly. The elves love how it reduces arguments over who edited what—after all, Christmas spirit thrives on collaboration, not confusion.
Toy design proposals: sleighing the deadlines
Did you know that before every toy goes into production, it has to pass through multiple rounds of approval? From reindeer-shaped drones to eco-friendly dollhouses, the designs must be reviewed by teams of elves, Mrs. Claus, and even Santa himself.
Using Ideagen PleaseReview, the Toy Development Team uploads their proposals for feedback. Instead of wasting time with endless emails (“Jingle Bells, did you see my comments on the hoverboard idea?”), every elf can work together in one document. Suggestions are clearly tracked, and once everyone agrees, the design is finalized with a festive flourish.
Wrapping up the gift wrap manual
Every year, the Wrapping Department updates its training manual to include new techniques (last year’s holographic ribbon swirl was a big hit). The problem? Ensuring all elves agree on the updates before December hits.
With Ideagen PleaseReview, the elves streamline the process. Multiple teams add their feedback at the same time—without worrying about overwriting each other’s notes. Typos in the section about “bow placement” are swiftly corrected, and a rogue suggestion to include glitter cannons is gracefully vetoed (glitter is still banned after the Great Sparkle Incident of 2018).
Crisis averted: the gingerbread recipe mix-up
This year, a near disaster struck: someone accidentally swapped the North Pole's secret gingerbread cookie recipe with the instruction manual for assembling bicycles. Chaos ensued. Fortunately, Ideagen PleaseReview saved the day.
The Documentation Elves quickly uploaded both documents to the system. By using side-by-side comparison features, they identified and corrected the mix-up in record time. Now, children worldwide will get their cookies and their bikes won’t taste like nutmeg.
Why the elves love Ideagen PleaseReview
Beyond saving time and preventing holiday disasters, Ideagen PleaseReview has become a cornerstone of North Pole operations because it:
- Fosters collaboration: Elves can work together seamlessly, no matter their department.
- Tracks changes clearly: No more debates about who suggested what (or blaming Blitzen for typos).
- Saves Christmas magic: By eliminating inefficiencies, more time is spent spreading cheer and joy.
A Christmas thank you
As Santa prepares to make his journey around the world, he and his elves want to extend their thanks to Ideagen PleaseReview. Without it, they’d still be untangling sled blueprints or debating the merits of glitter cannons.
So next time you’re using Ideagen PleaseReview to finalize your own reports, remember: if it’s good enough for the North Pole, it’s definitely good enough for you. Wishing you a collaborative, efficient and very merry Christmas!
Now, go ahead—give your workflow a touch of elf-level magic.
