Power Productivity with New Features in Profit.co:
Plan (OKRs, BSC, and Strategy Roadmaps)
- Override Auto Status Propagation with an Alert Message: In the Check-in page, users will now see an alert message or a highlighted notification when an auto-status propagation occurs. This ensures that users are informed about the automatic status update and provides them with the option to override it manually.
- New View Option: Score Added to Department Check-in Discipline Chart: Previously, the Department Check-in Discipline chart in the Cockpit had two view options: Percentage and Count. Now, a third view option, Score, has been added. This allows users to analyze check-in discipline based on score points, providing a more structured evaluation. Additionally, when exporting this data, a new column will reflect the Score value.
- Visibility Option for ‘OKR Ranking’: Previously, there were no visibility options available for OKR Ranking. Now, we have introduced a visibility setting that allows you to choose between the following options:
- Show OKR rank to all users – This option makes OKR rankings visible to everyone in the organization.
- Show OKR rank only to the user and their manager – This option ensures that OKR rankings remain private, visible only to the individual and their manager.
This enhancement provides organizations with greater flexibility in managing OKR ranking visibility based on their needs.
Process (Tasks, PPM, Timesheets, Notes, Meetings)
- Reintroduction of Logs – News Feed Section for Tasks: The Logs feature has been reintroduced in the Task Board Panel based on user requests. This enhancement allows users to track the progress of tasks, monitor changes in fields, and view historical data, ensuring better visibility and transparency.
- Recurring Task Filter Option: A new “Recurring” filter has been added to the task filter, allowing users to easily identify and manage recurring tasks. This filter includes two conditions:
- “Is Empty” – Displays tasks that are not recurring.
- “Is Not Empty” – Displays tasks that are recurring.
- Support for Range Operator in Due Date Filter: The Due Date filter in Tasks now supports the Range Operator, allowing users to filter tasks based on a specific date range. This enhancement provides greater flexibility in tracking tasks within a defined timeframe, making it easier to manage deadlines effectively.
- Displaying Total Projects and Portfolios Count for Quick Overview: Earlier, users had to navigate through multiple sections to get an overview of their projects and portfolios. To simplify this, we have introduced a count display for Requests, Tasks, Milestones, and Projects, allowing users to quickly view the total numbers at a glance without additional clicks.
This enhancement simplifies task filtering, making it easier to differentiate between one-time and recurring tasks.
People (PMS, Goals, Development Plans, Recognition, Survey)
- Enhanced Control Over OKR Evaluations in Performance Reviews: Users can now configure which OKR levels (Corporate, Department, or Individual) should be included in performance reviews. Previously, all OKRs—including Corporate KRs assigned to individuals—were included in evaluations, which sometimes led to misalignment. With this enhancement, users can exclude Corporate KRs when assessing individual performance, ensuring more relevant and accurate reviews.
- Streamlined Survey Responses with Drill-Down View: To simplify survey tracking, we have made two key improvements:
- The ‘Responses’ tab has been removed to declutter the interface.
- The ‘Dashboard’ tab has been renamed to ‘Submissions.’
- Parallel assessment for Secondary manager: Secondary Managers can now submit assessments in parallel with other reviews. This update removes dependency constraints, allowing faster review completion by starting immediately after the Self-Assessment.
Under the Submissions tab, a new ‘Submitted’ section allows admins to directly view the responses of employees who have completed the survey—eliminating the need to check each name manually.
Enhancement
- Improved Visibility Control for PMS Admins: The “Access List” dropdown has now been renamed to “Visibility” for better clarity and usability. Additionally, the visibility access settings have been updated to include:
- All PMS Admins – Grants access to all PMS administrators.
- Specific PMS Admins – Restricts visibility to selected PMS administrators.
- Renaming of ‘Standard Review’ to ‘Historic Performance Review’ for Clarity: The ‘Standard Review’ section on the Employee 360 page has been renamed to ‘Historic Performance Review’. This update clarifies that the review reflects past performance, making it more intuitive and easier for users to understand.
- Enhanced Table View for IDP, PIP, SDP, and Performance Reviews in Employee 360: The Development Plan View has been upgraded to a Table View format, now accessible under the Employee 360 page for IDP, PIP, SDP, and Performance Reviews. This enhancement improves navigation and makes it easier to analyze performance-related data, providing a more structured and efficient way to review employee development plans.
- Fixed Tabs in the Project Overview for Better Navigation: Previously, when scrolling through the Project Overview page, the Milestone, Sub-Project, Attachments, and Notes tabs would move along with the page, making navigation cumbersome. Now, these tabs are fixed at the top, ensuring they remain visible and easily accessible, improving workflow efficiency.
- Search Option in Filter for Custom Fields: Previously, the Project filter supported Master layout attributes like date, input, and number. Now, it includes Search Attributes, enabling users to filter project data quickly using custom fields.
- Expand/Collapse Options Added to PPM Template and Gantt View for Improved Navigation: The Expand/Collapse options have been introduced in the PPM Gantt View and the Plan tab. This allows users to easily expand or collapse project details, providing a clearer and more organized view of project milestones, tasks, and dependencies.
- Removal of Separate Priorities for PPM to Streamline Workflow: Previously, in PPM Settings, the Priorities tab was available for Projects, Portfolios, and Requests. However, since priorities were being duplicated across different sections, it created inconsistency. To streamline the workflow, we have removed the separate priority settings from Projects, Portfolios, and Requests. Now, PPM will function based on Task Priorities, ensuring a more unified and efficient prioritization system.
These changes enhance control over who can view and manage specific performance management settings, improving security and customization.
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OKR University:
- 10 Toughest Questions on OKRs – Answers by Ben Lamorte (Series 1) In this series, Ben Lamorte answers some of the most challenging questions surrounding the use of OKRs in organizations, providing valuable insights into how to overcome common hurdles and maximize success.
- 14 Toughest Questions on OKRs – Answers by Ben Lamorte (Series 2) This follow-up series continues to address the most complex questions around OKRs, helping leaders navigate the nuances of implementing and scaling OKRs effectively within their teams.
- 15 Toughest Questions on OKRs – Answers by Ben Lamorte (Series 3) The final part of the series delves into even more advanced questions, offering comprehensive guidance on mastering OKRs in your organization and ensuring long-term success.
Employee Engagement:
- Building an Effective Rewards & Recognition Program Discover how to create an impactful rewards and recognition program that boosts employee morale and engagement. Learn key strategies for aligning rewards with company values and performance goals.
Strategy:
- Are You Tolerating Too Much Crap? This blog examines how accepting inefficiencies and toxic behaviors can stifle growth and productivity. Learn how to identify and eliminate these “crap” elements from your organization’s strategy for better results.
- How Does Transparency in Planning Processes and People Directly Drive Business Success? Transparency in planning and communication isn’t just a trend—it’s a crucial component of successful business strategy. Find out how open processes can foster trust and drive better outcomes for your team and organization.
Performance Management:
- Showcase Early Wins for a Successful Product Adoption Focusing on early wins during product adoption can help build momentum and engagement. This blog explores how highlighting these wins can ensure broader success and quicker buy-in from stakeholders.
- How to Balance Subjective and Objective Performance Appraisals for Better Results Learn the importance of striking a balance between subjective insights and objective metrics in performance appraisals. This blog helps you achieve better evaluation accuracy and fairer assessments for employees.
Task Management:
- Understanding Parkinson’s Law and Its Impact on Productivity Explore how Parkinson’s Law—the idea that work expands to fill the time available for its completion—can impact your productivity. Learn practical tips to overcome its effects and work more efficiently.
Project Management:
- 5 Phases of Project Management and How to Master Them with OKRs Break down the five key phases of project management and discover how integrating OKRs can enhance each phase. This blog shows how OKRs can provide clarity and alignment throughout a project’s lifecycle.
- Mastering Project Tracking Strategies for Seamless Workflow Management Learn strategies for tracking projects more effectively and managing workflows seamlessly. This blog provides insights into how better tracking can lead to smoother project execution and better outcomes.
- How to Break Through Creative Barriers Using the Framestorming Technique for Innovation Struggling with creativity in your projects? This blog introduces the Framestorming technique, designed to overcome creative barriers and unlock innovation within teams.
- How to Use Decision Tree Analysis to Make Confident Choices Learn how decision tree analysis can help make more confident, data-driven choices in project management. This blog explains how this technique improves decision-making in complex scenarios.