Team Ownership: Eliminate Micromanaging and Empower Your Teams

Traditional Project Management and Micro-Management

In traditional project management, the assignment of tasks often leads to complex hierarchies and potential friction. Figure 1 illustrates the micro-management challenges that arise when multiple assignees are involved in a task.

Figure 1: Micro-management in traditional Project Management structure

ProjectContexts’ Management: The Ownership Paradigm

Enter ProjectContexts, where each element – be it a project, system, or task – has a single owner among all assignees. This unique ownership concept serves multiple purposes, as highlighted below:

  • Big Picture Overview: Provides project managers with a comprehensive view of the project while minimizing the need for micro-management.
  • Individual Management Styles: Allows program managers to exercise their unique management styles within the corporate setting.
  • Leadership Development: Instills leadership and management skills in employees.
Figure 2: ProjectContexts Project Management Structure. Note: By default, the Project Manager is the owner of all elements.

Dynamic Hierarchy

ProjectContexts introduces a dynamic hierarchy where a Task Owner (TO) reports to a System Owner (SO) according to the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The Project Manager serves as the Project Owner, and a higher-order owner can assign ownership to lower-order elements. This dynamic hierarchy minimizes the need for constant micro-management.

Figure 3: Dynamic Hierarchy

Dynamic Hierarchy in a Context Environment

The dynamic hierarchy extends to the context environment, creating a flexible structure that adapts to different scenarios.

Figure 4: Dynamic Hierarchy in a Context Environment

Ownership in Other Project Management Elements

The ownership concept in ProjectContexts isn’t limited to tasks alone; it extends to other project management elements like Supplier and Customer contracts and meetings.

Empower Your Team with ProjectContexts

Ready to experience the transformative power of ownership in project management? Sign up for our free trial and explore a platform that empowers individuals, reduces micro-management, and fosters a dynamic hierarchy tailored to your unique project needs.

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Skill and Seniority Classifications: Workforce Management Redefined with ProjectContexts 

It’s no secret that to have success with project management, effective employee management is paramount. ProjectContexts introduces an innovative feature – an Employee Skills Classification table and a Seniority Classification – reflecting how organizations optimize their workforce. 

1. Employee Management Made Seamless 

Whether you’re adding employees manually or via CSV import, ProjectContexts streamlines the process. However, before assigning a role, a license must be assigned to the employee (See Figure 1). This ensures a secure and structured approach to workforce management. 

Figure 1: Employee Properties

2. Customizable Admin Roles 

Tailor your employee administration roles as needed (See Figure 2). ProjectContexts empowers you to customize functions by setting permissions for these roles (See Figure 3), giving you control over who accesses what within your organizational hierarchy. 

Figure 2: Admin Roles Assigned to Employees
Figure 3: Defining Admin Permissions 

3. Employee Skills and Seniority Classifications at Your Fingertips 

At the corporate level, set and manage employee skills classifications (Figure 4) and seniority classifications (Figure 5). This strategic feature enhances workforce planning and allocation. 

Figure 4: Skills Classifications 
Figure 5: Employee Seniority Levels

4. Precision in Standard Labour Costs 

Define labor costs by period with ProjectContexts (See Figure 6). These standard costs play a pivotal role in cash flow reports, cost reports, revenue models, and more. 

Figure 6: Standard Labor Costs

5. Insightful Reports for Informed Decision-Making 

Navigate through comprehensive reports effortlessly. Explore Cash Flow Reports (Figure 7), Assignment Reports (Figure 8), and gain insights into employees with specific skill levels (Figure 9) or seniority levels (Figure 10). 

Figure 7: Cash Flow Report
Figure 8: Employee Assignments to Projects
Figure 9: Employees with a Specific Skill Level
Figure 10: Employees with a Specific Seniority Level

Ready to Elevate Your Workforce Management? 

Experience the power of ProjectContexts by signing up for our free trial today. Optimize your employee management, streamline workflows, and make data-driven decisions. Your path to efficient project execution starts here. 

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