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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Project overview |
| 3 | +hide_title: true |
| 4 | +--- |
| 5 | + |
| 6 | +import Tags from '@site/src/components/Tags'; |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +<div className="tag-wrapper"> |
| 9 | +# Monitor project progress at a glance |
| 10 | +<Tags |
| 11 | + tags={[ |
| 12 | + { name: "Pro", additionalClass: "pro" } |
| 13 | + ]} |
| 14 | + /> |
| 15 | +</div> |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +Without a centralized dashboard, teams often face challenges like fragmented information, inefficient progress tracking, and communication gaps. |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +Project Overview offers a centralized space for teams to monitor project health, track progress, and collaborate effectively. It consolidates key project metrics, updates, and collaboration tools into a single view. Whether you're a project lead, team member, or stakeholder, this feature provides the visibility you need to stay informed and aligned. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +## Access Project overview |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +Navigate to **Issues** under your project and click **Overview** on the top bar. Alternatively, click the project name at the top left when working within other sections like Cycles or Pages. |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +## Project header |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +The header includes the project details and quick access to essential actions. |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +- Add a custom banner and project icon to personalize your dashboard. |
| 32 | +- Write key details about your project plan, goals, and success metrics, helping your team stay aligned and focused. |
| 33 | +- Attach links or resources directly to the dashboard. |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | + |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +## Project metrics |
| 38 | +You can view overall project completion percentages. Metrics are displayed visually with status bars to help identify bottlenecks. |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +This helps to identify overdue tasks and track progress over time. Task status breakdown: |
| 43 | +- **Overdue**: Tasks past their due dates. |
| 44 | +- **Backlog**: Tasks that are planned but not yet prioritized. |
| 45 | +- **Unstarted**: Tasks yet to begin. |
| 46 | +- **Started**: Tasks currently in progress. |
| 47 | +- **Completed**: Tasks that are done. |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +## Project properties |
| 50 | + |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +Quickly view and edit project properties in the info icon tab on the side panel. |
| 54 | + |
| 55 | +- **State**: Displays the current state of the project (e.g., Execution). |
| 56 | +- **Priority**: Shows the priority level (e.g., Urgent, High, Medium, Low, or None). |
| 57 | +- **Team composition**: See the number of **Members** involved and the assigned Project **Lead**. |
| 58 | +- **Timeline**: Manage and monitor **Start date** and **Due date** for the project. |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +## Project updates |
| 61 | +Share project status using updates. This helps keep your team informed and create a timeline of project progress. |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +### Enable project updates |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +Go to your [project's settings](/core-concepts/projects/overview#project-settings) and turn on **Project Updates**. |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +### Add project updates |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +1. Select the tab with rocket icon in the side panel. |
| 72 | +2. Click the **Add an Update** button. |
| 73 | +2. Select the status. Each update can be marked as: |
| 74 | + - 🚀 **On Track** - Project is progressing as planned |
| 75 | + - ⚠️ **At Risk** - There are potential issues that need attention |
| 76 | + - ❗ **Off Track** - Project has significant blockers or delays |
| 77 | +3. Add your update message. |
| 78 | +4. Click **Add update**. |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +### Collaborate on updates |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +- Start threaded discussions around specific updates or tasks. |
| 85 | +- Use emoji reactions for quick feedback. |
| 86 | +- Mention team members to notify them directly. (coming soon) |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +## Activity feed |
| 89 | + |
| 90 | +Get real-time updates on project activities, such as task progress, state changes, and new assignments. Updates are listed chronologically, making it easy to follow the project’s history. |
| 91 | + |
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