Kristopher Ray BolleterProject Tracking is an accountability mechanism and an essential part of maintaining the quality of work, and constant optimization of your project’s process.
But it’s not just about ticking off tasks on a checklist. Traditional project management systems (like Asana, Redbooth, Monday.com, Basecamp, Jira, and my personal favorite, Trello etc) are robust and effective in their ways, but they often lack a client-facing communications focus. They’re designed with the project manager and larger teams in mind, not the freelancer, or the client. As a result, the intricacies of these systems can sometimes leave clients feeling out of the loop, and leaving freelancers with the burden of project reporting.
It’s not uncommon for freelancers like myself, to receive inquiries about the status of the project despite providing detailed updates regularly. And while I’m always happy to keep my clients informed, it got me thinking - there’s got to be a better way?
Consider a scenario where you’re juggling multiple projects, each with its own set of challenges, deadlines, and deliverables. With traditional project management systems, you’re constantly switching between dashboards, updating progress, and communicating with clients. It’s a lot to handle.
That’s where Roadmap Tracker comes in. It’s designed to alleviate the burden of project management for freelancers. It’s a tool that keeps your clients informed and engaged, while you focus on delivering quality work.
With Roadmap Tracker, clients can easily see the Status, Latest Task, and Next Milestone of the project. There’s no need for them to navigate through complex dashboards, workflows, orany technical Gannt chart jargon to decipher. Everyone involved can easily see what’s been done and what’s next, fostering trust and transparency.
Meanwhile, you as a freelancer are freed from the constant pressure of updating clients. You can focus on the work at hand, secure in the knowledge that your clients are informed and engaged. Allowing you to plan your steps, while simultaneously simply reporting on your progression. Roadmap Tracker takes care of the communication, leaving you more time for what really matters, delivering quality work.
Let Weekly Reports Handle That…
The “Weekly Reports” feature in Roadmap Tracker essentially automates the update process. Every week, an email is sent to all team members and clients on the Roadmap, highlighting any outstanding, pending or assigned tasks, along with their estimated due dates. It’s like having a personal assistant that keeps everyone in the loop, without any extra effort on your part.
Project tracking, when done right, can make a world of difference for freelancers. It can streamline your workflow, improve communication, and enhance client satisfaction. And with tools like Roadmap Tracker, it can be straightforward, engaging, and client-focused.
So, if you’re a freelancer, solopreneur, project manager, or anyone with a process looking to simplify project tracking and communication, give Roadmap Tracker a try. It’s more than just a project tracking tool - it’s a new way of working.