Task Management
At the core of any work management platform is good project management software. Ours is great. Deliver everything from simple projects to complex programs and general business processes, on time and on budget.
Deliver On Time, Every Time
Turn Anything Into
An Assigned Task
If you can add an assignment, status and due date to it, then it’s a task that gets tracked to completion.
Your project managers will love the ability to create tasks that range from simple follow-ups to a conversation to a list of to-dos or creating a complex deliverable that takes sustained focus and an extended timeline to deliver.
Assign Records
To Anyone
Task management in SmartSuite starts here. Records are where the work gets done on a daily basis. Customize each record with our over 40 field types, then track it towards completion, assigning team members to entire programs, projects, or records within a process workflow.
Take a quick look and see what the status of an assignment is, plus the due date. With a quick color code, you can see if your process is on time, or if you need to give the team a push across the finish line.
Assign
Checklists
Checklist items are simple, informal to-dos that can be assigned an owner and due date. They're either open or closed and are perfect for tracking those small details that often get lost in space...or notebooks.
Assign
Comments
Just like in-person discussions, comments in SmartSuite conversations often trigger some form of follow-up action. That’s why any comment within a conversation can be assigned to a team member and tracked as a task until it’s resolved.
All Tasks Come
Together in My Work
Any team member can access their My Work dashboard, ensuring they have their marching orders on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Any and every task is pulled through in real-time to this feed.
Don't Forget About
Personal To-Dos
What about the tasks you assign yourself? The important items you’re working on, clients and colleagues to touch base with, or team members you’re mentoring that could use some attention. Create personal tasks directly in My Work and enjoy a unified picture of everything you’re working on. They also work great as reminders to pick up groceries.
Custom Work
In Progress Reports
Track who's responsible for what task in big projects, balance workloads for everyday operating processes, or track timelines for any grouping of tasks. Share with the team, clients or use for your own productivity - it’s up to you!
How Customers Use Task Management
Check out real-world examples of how SmartSuite tasks can be used for any program, project or process.
Project Essentials
Task management features are built into the fabric of SmartSuite. Explore our Project Essentials field types to deliver tasks, projects and processes your way.
Assigned To
Assign one or more members to a record.
Due Date
Specify the date and time something is due so everyone’s working off the same deadline—no matter their time zone.
Duration
Track a time duration in days, hours and minutes.
Percent Complete
Always know how close your or your team is to completing any task or process.
Status
Track the overall status of things like tasks, activities, or projects. Experience the joy of marking something complete.
Checklist
Manage a list of things that need to get done. Assign items to members, include a due dates, and check them off as you complete them.
Time Tracking
Keep track of the time spent on specific tasks, along with who performed the work. Pull specific time tracking reports.
Priority
Add a priority to help team members understand which tasks to focus on first.
Task Detail
Use rich text to enter the details for each task.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Task Management in SmartSuite?
Task Management in SmartSuite is a comprehensive feature designed to support the delivery of projects and business processes efficiently. It enables the creation, assignment, tracking, and completion of tasks ranging from simple follow-ups to complex deliverables.
How can I turn an item into an assigned task in SmartSuite?
In SmartSuite, any item can become an assigned task as long as it has an assignment, status, and due date. This flexibility allows project managers to effectively track tasks to completion, regardless of their complexity or timeline.
What types of assignments can be made in Task Management?
Task Management in SmartSuite supports the assignment of records, checklist items, and comments to team members. Records serve as the primary work units, while checklist items and comments facilitate tracking smaller details and follow-up actions.
How are tasks organized for team members in SmartSuite?
Tasks for each team member are consolidated in the "My Work" dashboard, which provides a real-time view of their assignments across daily, weekly, and monthly timelines. This centralized overview helps team members prioritize their work efficiently.
Can I manage personal tasks in SmartSuite?
Yes, SmartSuite allows you to create and manage personal tasks within the "My Work" dashboard, ensuring you have a unified view of all work-related tasks and personal to-dos. This feature also supports setting reminders for non-work-related activities.
How does SmartSuite facilitate task tracking and reporting?
SmartSuite offers custom Work In Progress reports to track task responsibilities, balance workloads, and monitor timelines for any task grouping. These reports can be shared with the team or clients, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Which SmartSuite plan types include access to the Task Management feature?
The Task Management feature is available to all SmartSuite plan types, including Free, Team, Professional, Enterprise, and Signature. This ensures that every user, regardless of their subscription level, can leverage robust task management tools to optimize their workflow.
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