Groupware definition: groupware is a specialized workgroup software application that uses various technologies and platforms (such as web-based technology and client-server platform) to allow users to collaborate, exchange information, discuss ideas, make group decisions, and coordinate activities. Usually an intuitive design and user-friendly interface (GUI) allow team members to use groupware defined tools to access one and the same pool of data over local or wide-area network. It also refers to collaborative tools, and it is widely used to share information throughout an entire organization. Almost any case study shows that collaborative software solutions are necessary for establishing continuous workflows and processes in various departments and companies.
A great example: VIP Task Manager is collaborative workgroup software that uses a client-server platform. The program is designed to help employees create, manage, track and report tasks and assignments within projects and workflows.
- Run VIP Task Manager . Use Database Wizard to connect to one of your databases. Also you can use Database Manager to register, edit or delete your databases.
- When the groupware is launched, go to Task Tree view to create hierarchies of projects and todo lists. Also go to Task List view to manage tasks and assignments.
- Use Calendar view to schedule tasks and create assignment calendars.
- Use Resource List view to add users to your database.
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When you are delegated a task, think if you are able to accomplish it
CentriQS Tracking Tasks Solution Task Time Tracking in CentriQS is very flexible. Users can track time they spend on tasks both manually by entering actual/remaining task duration or adding time logs and automatically by using task timer that adds time logs when you pause or stop it. Task property "Deviation" informs users whether they are "On Schedule", "Ahead of Schedule" or "Behind Schedule" by calculating the difference between "Estimate" and "Actual+Remain". |
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