Visualizing and managing multiple projects with Basecamp
Faced with the problem of resource conflicts caused by multiple parallel projects, Basecamp'sProject Isolation + Global ViewDesign can effectively improve the status quo. Resource allocation for each project can be managed through the following steps:
- Create a separate space for each project and set up exclusive color labels
- Label tasks with estimated work hours in the to-do list (use formats such as [4h] in the task description)
- View members' workloads across projects in the My Tasks view
Advanced Management Skills:
- Establishment of the "Resource Integration" project dedicated to tracking key resources across projects
- Use the template function to quickly replicate the infrastructure of similar projects
- Set up "Resource Conflict Alert" rules (automatically red flags when a member's task exceeds 8 hours in a single day)
Special RecommendationsItem overlay display function for scheduler: By checking off the calendar for multiple projects on your personal home page, overlapping deadlines are automatically highlighted, providing early warning of the risk of resource crowding. For projects that rely on external vendors, they can be included in the tracking chain for specific tasks through the client collaboration feature.
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