For many project managers, managing remote employees for the first time can be an overwhelming prospect. Many challenges have increased this year due to the need for managers and consultants to create new processes and ways to manage projects during the pandemic lockdowns and subsequent remote work. One of the most challenging things currently with time management in projects is the attempt to manage all of them remotely.
The onus of creating an environment where employees are productive, engaged, and thriving rests on business leaders
With the right project time tracking solution, you can give your employees the flexibility to work from anywhere, anytime, while accurately tracking attendance, project time, costs, and progress. Features, such as a mobile app, can empower your remote workforce with the ability to check schedules, manage project time, request time-offs, submit expenses, and get real-time notifications on project status — wherever they are. You can then leverage accurate, real-time data to make proactive decisions and streamline processes for improving employee productivity and morale.
Organizing teams and tasks has become a real roller coaster with the outbreak of the pandemic. Nearly every challenge a team faces in regard to project management stem from a lack of organization.
The SystemX “Business Management Platform” (BMP), can alleviate these issues with real-time notifications, reminders before important deadlines, and integrations with the software we already know and depend on. These operational efficiencies minimize project creep and allows higher levels of productivity and accountability between cross functional teams in any organization.
According to a PMI survey, one in three projects fails because of ineffective communication. Using emails, spreadsheets, or point solutions to track and share important information can prove to be inefficient. For instance, when a client asks to push a deadline forward through email, it has to be manually updated to a board or a sheet to which every team member has access. If not, it will create unnecessary confusion.
Adequate communication in project management is greatly important for a successful project. You need to have up-to-date and transparent methods of communication. Project managers often rely on several collaborative and project management software programs available in the business to ensure that everyone stays updated. These collaborative tools not only make it more comfortable for managers to carry on their responsibilities but also ensure greater clarity in projects and accountability within the team.”
Using a complete project time tracking software solution can simplify the number of tools needed and aid in easier communication. A unified platform can consolidate all project-related information in one location and serve as a single source of truth for your CRM, ERP, project management, HR, payroll, accounting, and any other systems. Your teams can then generate real-time insights on multiple moving parts such as budgets, timelines, resources, and targets to share with relevant stakeholders at regular intervals and keep them aware of time spent, deadlines, and overall progress.
