Problem Statement:
Professional services organizations and other project-based businesses require robust tools for end-to-end project planning, resource forecasting, and capacity management that go beyond task management. Currently, ClickUp users often need to rely on spreadsheets or disparate third-party tools to effectively:
* Define dedicated project teams and stakeholders clearly.
* Holistically plan resource needs based on project scope, skills, and timelines.
* Accurately forecast resource capacity versus demand across multiple projects.
* Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to resource overallocation, burnout, and skill gaps at the project and portfolio level.
* Manage project budgets, track costs (internal and billable), and forecast project profitability.
* Gain real-time visibility into resource utilization and project financial health.
This lack of integrated functionality leads to inefficiencies, potential for errors, reduced profitability, and difficulties in strategic decision-making.
Proposed Solution: Integrated Project & Resource Management Suite
We propose the development of an advanced, integrated suite of features, potentially as a new ClickApp or a core enhancement to existing ClickUp functionalities, focused on comprehensive project planning, resource forecasting, and capacity management.
Please check full Feature Request details in the attached document.