Project planning and management

Task creation and management

Creating and managing tasks in smenso is designed to be extremely user-friendly. Users can create tasks with just a few clicks and immediately add key information such as title, description, priority, and due date. This intuitive interface ensures tasks can be captured quickly and efficiently, which greatly simplifies project planning and execution.

smenso also offers the use of templates tailored to specific project types or phases. These templates are customizable and can include standardized task packages, increasing consistency and efficiency in task planning. Using templates ensures that no important tasks are overlooked and that all relevant steps are captured systematically.

Another highlight of task management in smenso is the ability to enrich tasks with specific “flavors.” These custom fields allow for further specification of tasks, for example with tags such as “Urgent,” “Customer request,” or “Internal.” These attributes make it easier to filter and search for specific tasks over the course of a project. Users can sort and filter tasks by flavors to quickly find relevant work and optimize the workflow.

Timeline and Gantt charts

smenso provides a detailed timeline feature as well as Gantt charts that offer a graphical representation of the project plan. The timeline feature lets users add and move tasks and milestones via drag and drop. This visual representation helps clearly identify and plan time-based dependencies between tasks and the overall project progression. Thanks to the ease of use, changes to the project plan can be made quickly and effortlessly.

Gantt charts provide an even more detailed view and are ideal for long-term planning and monitoring. They show not only each task’s timeframe, but also task dependencies and progress. Project managers can easily identify critical tasks and available buffers. Adjustments to the project plan can be made directly in the Gantt chart, increasing flexibility and responsiveness in project control.

Milestones and progress tracking

Milestones are key points in the project that often mark the achievement of important goals or the completion of certain phases. In smenso, users can define milestones and assign them specific progress values (percent). These values provide a clear overview of the current state of the project and the goals achieved.

The progress of each milestone is continuously monitored and can be documented in dedicated fields such as the “POC milestone” (Point of Completion). This feature enables precise tracking of project progress and helps ensure timely action is taken if a milestone is not reached as planned. smenso also supports visualizing progress with progress bars and status indicators that show at a glance how far the project has advanced.

Comprehensive progress tracking in smenso ensures that project managers are always informed about the current status of their projects and can intervene in good time to resolve issues or make adjustments. This transparency and control are crucial for successfully completing projects.