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For companies just starting to use a project management system for the first time, it can be a daunting task to assign someone in the house as PM (project manager) when they have little to no experience in the role. Luckily there’s a guide to help bring anyone up to speed on how to master the position.  

In a Linkedin article by Natalie Duncan titled “How to project manage, when you don’t project manage” written just recently on Sept 30, 2021, there are numerous things newbies can do to become an expert. Here are the main points:

Keep a list

Natalie really emphasizes the importance of keeping a list. Racking up as much information as possible early in the ticketing process or before assigning tasks really pays dividends after a project is completed. Why? Because after a project is completed the firm can go back and review what information was truly vital so that it can improve upon operations or budget in later projects. Also, it's important to keep a list of information with all the details of what is demanded by the client so the project is completed with quality.  

Keep communicating

Communication is key as Natalie states “keep everyone in the loop with upcoming timelines, include plenty of consultation time because some parts will be fluid and keep reminding everyone of relevant dates.” This process is effortless using Claritask, a free to use project management system offered at MyDev.com. Whether it’s issuing or receiving instruction, PM can take control of the project using Claritask by issuing tasks, delegating subtasks, distributing reoccurring tasks, keeping tabs on employees with time tracking, or checking in with everyone on the general dashboard. Employees can even work simultaneously in real-time when the PM offers access to the individuals needed to ensure the project is completed on time in a quality fashion.  

Keep up with your network

Project manager newbies might not be the most tech-savvy, but no worries, they can reach out to fellow employees or colleagues outside of the business to help catch up on all the options that their PM software has to offer. Consider taking a PM certification course and speaking to other students about how they run their business, perhaps they are in the same industry and can offer some pointers. Attend PM conferences and meet new people in the same role.  

Keep improving your knowledge in every department

A good project manager needs to know how to be the substitute in any role of the business. For this reason, PM’s need to have some experience working in every department so that they understand how to delegate tasks appropriately and efficiently to individuals suited for the project. Anytime an employee takes vacation time, the PM should be considered to fill in the role while he or she is gone.  

Create a failsafe

As Natalie states “things don’t always go to plan so always allow a buffer on your timelines.” These days with reoccurring lockdown measures, projects can get delayed outside the delivery demands of clients. Project managers should plan ahead for possible setbacks and think about how they would react to various circumstances. Imagine knowing exactly what to recommend to the CEO the next time a project is in a precarious situation. Project managers can really shine their worth in such situations, so start thinking ahead on what setbacks can occur and record possible solutions. However, using Claritask things like “what if vital information is deleted” is a non-issue. Thanks to Claritak’s “recover” feature, nothing is ever lost, so if a newbie or veteran employee alike delete an important document by accident, it can be instantly re-populated by the PM, no worries.

Conclusion

In the end, project management really isn’t that difficult, it just takes a manager that can keep a list of information, pay attention to the details, keep in touch with helpful colleagues, have a bit of knowledge in every department, and have contingencies if things are so wrong. Not a lot to ask for right?  

If you are searching for an optimal project management system, try Claritask at MyDev.com and sign up for free today.  

Any organization that is looking to grow or consolidate in its industry knows that projects are constantly part of the picture. A project management system invigorates such an organization by forcing employees to stop with selfish behaviour and collaborate to complete the project well and on time. In the end, everyone wins since sales will grow and salaries can increase. Let’s look at some reasons why project management systems are so important:

Underline the importance of strategic alignment

If you are in any industry whatsoever, businesses have goals and all of the employees in the organization, no matter the department; have an aligned interest in achieving it. This is where even free project management software such as Claritask, offered at MyDev.com, comes into play. With Claritask managers can delegate tasks to different employees or teams of departments with a description as to why it’s important for product improvement or sales growth.

Increases efficiency

Project management systems save a lot of time, resources, and stop the faults of running over budget. With Claritask, tasks are delegated under specific timelines; managers can even assign short term goals to ensure projects are being completed on schedule. Real-time task or team viewing is centrally part of any project management system, with Claritask employees can collaborate on a shared dashboard, live chat, or be enabled to work on the same task simultaneously.  

Ensures Planning

Imagine an organization has several departments competing to show how much better they are than others. Gossip spreads around, office politics is rampant. Most likely you have experienced such an environment and know that it isn’t conducive to the overall betterment of the organization. Well, Claritask obliterates toxic environments and work is finally refreshed to being collaborative and fun. Managers can see all the real-time data they need, such as budgets and timelines, to make fast proper decisions.

Stop thinking you don’t need a project management system and start using Claritask today! Claritask offers real-time notifications, reoccurring tasks, time tracking, an organized checklist, and so much more!

According to the National Association of Realtors, new home sales hit a 7-month high in November as Americans continue to benefit and take advantage of low mortgage rates. With a November seasonally adjusted annual sales pace of 744,000 being the highest since 796,000 in April, the housing industry is continuing to grow with strong demand. This translates to contractors turning to Claritask and Claritick for their project management and ticketing system solutions.

With Claritask, construction managers can share a real-time workspace that views and administers tasks to all employees working on a project. Tasks and subtasks can be easily delegated to multiple individuals and managers can always check work status. Also, time-tracking or detailed time tracked reports can be generated to show investors or higher up directors, progress reports. “Recurring tasks” is another great feature of Claritask, for example, contractors can set up a checklist of safety equipment to be set every morning before the workday begins.

Another great software for contractors to use to deal with customer complaints or issues during the home building process is Claritick. Claritick is a ticketing system that ensures nothing falls through the cracks when it comes to getting problems assigned and resolved quickly. Thanks to Clariticks multi-channel support a customer has the option conveniently call, email, or chat his or her issue. Thereafter, the issue is automatically assigned to the employee that’s strongest for the solution and notifications are sent to the manager on duty if tickets fall behind schedule. So, for a new home sale example, if a customer complains that his or her home has an issue with its freshly installed AC unit or furnace, Claritick will automatically assign the issue to a representative in the contractor’s appliance department. Claritick also gives contractors the ability to search through the history of all issues resolved so employees can continuously optimize for future repetitive complaints.

For the optimal project management or ticketing platforms, consider Claritask or Claritick offered on Mydev.com. Both Claritiask & Claritick seamlessly integrates with all other third party or MyDev in house applications such as Convosio or Zuitte.

According to the National Association of Realtors, new home sales hit a 7-month high in November as Americans continue to benefit and take advantage of low mortgage rates. With a November seasonally adjusted annual sales pace of 744,000 being the highest since 796,000 in April, the housing industry is continuing to grow with strong demand. This translates to contractors turning to Claritask and Claritick for their project management and ticketing system solutions.  

With Claritask, construction managers can share a real-time workspace that views and administers tasks to all employees working on a project. Tasks and subtasks can be easily delegated to multiple individuals and managers can always check work status. Also, time-tracking or detailed time tracked reports can be generated to show investors or higher up directors, progress reports. “Recurring tasks” is another great feature of Claritask, for example, contractors can set up a checklist of safety equipment to be set every morning before the workday begins.  

Another great software for contractors to use to deal with customer complaints or issues during the home building process is Claritick. Claritick is a ticketing system that ensures nothing falls through the cracks when it comes to getting problems assigned and resolved quickly. Thanks to Clariticks multi-channel support a customer has the option conveniently call, email, or chat his or her issue. Thereafter, the issue is automatically assigned to the employee that’s strongest for the solution and notifications are sent to the manager on duty if tickets fall behind schedule. So, for a new home sale example, if a customer complains that his or her home has an issue with its freshly installed AC unit or furnace, Claritick will automatically assign the issue to a representative in the contractor’s appliance department. Claritick also gives contractors the ability to search through the history of all issues resolved so employees can continuously optimize for future repetitive complaints.

For the optimal project management or ticketing platforms, consider Claritask or Claritick offered on Mydev.com. Both Claritiask & Claritick seamlessly integrates with all other third party or MyDev in house applications such as Convosio or Zuitte.