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How to use Actions module in Dashpivot Web

Learn how to create, assign, and complete actions on Dashpivot Web to track tasks.

Written by Sam
Updated over 3 weeks ago

Actions on Dashpivot Web are used to assign tasks to team members and track their progress from issue to completion. They help teams manage follow-ups, prioritise work, and maintain accountability by providing visibility of tasks assigned to you and tasks you have assigned to others. This article explains how to use the Actions module on Dashpivot Web based on the Actions workflow.

Video Walkthrough

Prerequisites

Before you begin make sure you have the following:

  • Plan: Standard

  • Permission: Org Controllers can fully manage Actions and Action Templates. Members can manage their own Actions only.

  • Skills Required: Dashpivot

  • Device Type: Computer

  • Subscription: Dashpivot

Step-by-Step Instructions

Assigning an Action

  1. Open My Actions

    In Dashpivot Web, select My Actions located next to the Help button.

  2. Review action lists

    View actions assigned to you under Assigned to You and actions you have assigned to others under Assigned by You.

  3. Add a new action

    Select Add Action.

  4. Enter the action description

    Type a description that clearly explains the task.

  5. Assign the action

    Select a user to assign the action to. The user must be a Dashpivot contributor or visitor in the workspace.

  6. Set a due date

    Choose a due date for the action. An expiry countdown will automatically display based on the selected date.

  7. Set the priority

    Choose the priority level for the action.

  8. Add photos (optional)

    Upload photos to provide context or visual guidance for the assigned task.

  9. Issue the action

    Click Sign to approve. The assigned user will receive a notification by email and in their My Actions module.

Note:

  • Only controller permission type users can delete another user's actions. Learn more about user permission types here

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