http://projectmanagement.informationloop.com/2013/11/tracking-project-time-in-google-docs.html I had a recent need to find a new method of doing time reporting against projects and services. My services have different resource commitments, and its important that we show our customers and stakeholders that we are fairly delivering value. Before you make the normal sigh, and under your breath mumble what a waste of time... hear me out! Why does it add value? Let's go to the root of the reason why we track time. Is it to hold our staff accountable for punching a clock? No, if you evaluate technology professionals on how much time they spend in front of a keyboard typing, shame on you. You skills are dated. You should judge a person's contribution based on the value they deliver. Would you pay a mechanic that looks busy for four hours $600 for a basic car inspection when everything passes and no repairs are necessary? No, obviously not. You want some type of value. J
We've all been there... and it's becoming more of an issue. Grandma, mom, or "that" user complains about how long it takes to send pictures - and it must be the computer... the internet... the antivirus... the conspiracy that the technology companies have created so they have to purchase a new router... updated PC... faster DSL or Cable... yes... you know THEM!!! Who knows, you could be one of THEM and never even knew it!!! I must add some basic caveats... try this at your own risk - my posts were created by an idiot... my wife can confirm that fact. I'm not responsible if I messed up the directions, or if you are incapable of following them, or even if you do follow them correctly, and something bad happens. Always validate and verify any instructions you receive. That's good advice for life, and technology. I always test any techniques I learn on something of no value I would normally discard anyway. I've placed some general instructions to o