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For project managers

Keep projects on track without chasing people for updates.

GATeam leadLast updated 28 September 2026

A day in the life

Section titled “A day in the life”

Here is how Maya Okafor, a project manager at Northwind Studio, runs Bluepeak website redesign and Harbor & Pine brand film.

  1. Morning

    Check who is stuck

    Open the Team view of each standup. Read who has not posted, then the oldest blocker. Take it or hand it on.

    Standups, Team viewDashboard
  2. Midday

    Keep dates honest

    Scan the timeline for red bars and move what slipped. Reply to questions left on standup lines.

    TimelineBoard
  3. End of day

    Tidy the board

    Move finished work to Done and leave a comment where a decision was made, so tomorrow starts clean.

    BoardTask page
  4. End of week

    Close the loop

    Approve timesheets before invoicing. Look at the project health score and note anything for the retro.

    Hours and timesheetsProject health

Your first week

Section titled “Your first week”
Section titled “Related work styles”

Scrum, Kanban, Agency and Waterfall guides are on the way.

Quick-start card

  1. Open Standups, check “Not posted yet”.
  2. Clear or take the oldest blocker.
  3. Glance at the timeline for red bars.
  4. Approve timesheets on Friday.