![]() ![]() Phproject’s additions to the Bootstrap core are designed to add features without breaking any existing components, so unless your customized Bootstrap is very heavily modified, everything should continue to work consistently. Phproject already includes most of the themes from Bootswatch as well as a few custom ones we’ve built ourselves based on Bootswatch’s Flatly. Changing the ‘Default Theme’ option in Administration > Configuration to the web path of a Bootstrap CSS file will replace the main CSS. Phproject’s UI is built around Twitter Bootstrap 3, and is compatible with customized Bootstrap styles including Bootswatch. Note that priorities are designed to default to 0, though this is not required. No changes outside of the database tables are required for these options. These tables can also be modified with the statuses and priorities needed. Issues also have a Status and Priority value, which uses options from the issue_status and issue_priority tables, respectively. If you’re updating the existing issues, or would like to change which issue types are used for Tasks and Projects on the Taskboard, add/update the issue_type.task and issue_type.project options in your config.ini file with the id values of the issue_types you want to use. These issue types can be modified and new ones can be added by in the issue_type database table. fusion-button.Phproject has three issue types that are included by default, Tasks, Projects, and Bugs. Leave a comment below and tell us your experiences, frustrations, and successes in trying to manage your research projects. Prioritizing – we put a magnet on the prioritized tasks.Putting tasks on hold – we made an additional column to the right of the To-Do column.Assigning tasks – writing initials on the bottom right corner of each note.In addition, the board is always present and available for the team – it is not replaced by something else that is on your screen at the moment.Īfter we had used Task Board for over a year, we found the need for minor tweaking: We have found that it gives a much larger sense of accomplishment when we physically move the notes. I have tried some cloud-based apps and task management tool software. However, I highly recommend using a tangible board. I’m still on the search and will let you know when I find a solution I like. While Task Board is one of the best tools around, it still leaves me slightly unfulfilled: It is difficult to store or archive tasks, the path that was taken, and conclusions reached. This review always creates new tasks that are discussed, written on new task notes and placed in the To Do fields – and it all starts over. We start by going through the finished tasks in the Done field and the responsible person gives a brief status before the note is removed. When you are done with the task, move the note to the “Done” field.Move a note to the “Doing” field when you start the task.Place these task notes in the “To Do” fields.If you want an even better overview use different colors and shapes for each task category.Write individual tasks on sticky notes that pertain to your goal.Continue with making one row for each project or main goal.Divide the board in three vertical columns with pen or tape: To Do – Doing – Done.How to use Task Board as a task management tool? Sticky notes – different colors and shapes.Size of board – 4-5 feet long and 3-4 feet tall.An easily accessible board/wall – permanent and available for the whole team to see.What do you need to start using Task Board? It’s easy and cheap! You can more easily control your work load.There is satisfaction in seeing your tasks progress.The team gets more efficient and focused.It is available for the whole team to use.The board gives you a good overview of your project.This is a commonly used tool in Agile software development and is equally powerful within any project. Well, that was the inevitable pattern until… I discovered Task Board as a task management tool. And then the inevitable happens: In frustration, I quit using it. As the spread sheets become more and more complicated, I eventually spend more time figuring out how to make them easier to understand than any benefit I can actually derive. The tasks with highest priority disappear out of sight and the tasks I have yet to start become indistinguishable from tasks in progress. While useful in the short-term, all of these methods resulted in the same problem: over time the prioritization, triage, and urgency are first mixed, and then lost. ![]() I’ve also used an occasional To-Do list in my calendar and spread sheets as well. How do you keep track of tasks you and others are working on? For research projects and other projects I have repeatedly used simple lists (often in tables) as a task management tool. ![]()
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