Uploading files within Task comments

Very often we comment on the tasks and if necessary, we upload a relevant file in the files section. We have simplified this further. Now, you can upload files within task comments itself. This way we can associate the file with the specific task comment and not lose track of why the file was uploaded.

Extending the deadline dates of tasks by commenting.

We set deadlines for our work from time to time and occasionally notice a variation. Let’s be serious, sometimes we do skip deadlines because of some inadvertent problems or unexpected issues popping up. That’s why DeskAway just added a new feature where you can extend your task deadline by commenting on the task. This way you can also state down the reason or the need to extend the deadline. Anyone who is a part of the task can extend the deadline, though this will be shown on the task comment in red.

Recurring Tasks

We all undertake tasks that have to be done on a regular basis. Some are done weekly, some monthly, some even daily (For e.g. Backup the computer every week). If that’s the case with you too, then you will like the new DeskAway recurring tasks feature. You can now set your tasks within your project as ‘recurring’. On doing so, a new task of the same nature shall be automatically created on completion of the task with a new deadline according to the preference set by you (i.e. monthly, weekly etc.).

Cloning Tasks

Same tasks are often implemented within the project or in other projects. So we create these tasks again and again. Not anymore!! With the new ‘Clone a Task’ feature we can recreate the same task with just a couple of clicks. Further, you can move the cloned task to a different task list or to a different project to serve your purpose.

Copying a Task into a new project

Plans change and so do their execution. Projects change but the tasks remain. They may have to be implemented from a different project. DeskAway has a new feature that allows you to copy a task into a completely new project so you can keep in sync with any change of plans in your projects.

CC’ing a task to everyone

DeskAway already has the feature to CC your tasks to team members other than the one who was assigned the task. To make the experience a little better, we just made it possible to CC a task to everyone. This way, if you’re dealing with large teams you can take it easy by selecting everyone than have to select each member individually.

If you are managing your work on DeskAway, the blog feature available in there can be a blessing in disguise. It helps you: constantly communicate with teams - inform & get feedback; share, discuss & facilitate - knowledge / ideas & innovation; create comfort & build loyalties.

So, what all can one use the Blog feature on DeskAway for?

Here are a few usage suggestions:

• Announcements / notice board: Post important internal announcements, news coverage, or other relevant company-related announcements here.
• Newsletter: Publish your newsletter in the blog space on DeskAway. This can be a very important internal communication tool, specially so for remote teams.
• Information Sharing: Super Users and Project Leads can utilize this feature to share information relevant to their area of expertise. Write them yourself or link other references.
• Brain-storming: Get new ideas for execution and company-wide involvement. Invite people to suggest, think of ideas and discuss new initiatives. This is great for remote teams!
• Opinions and Fun: Use it as a personal blog to publish your opinions- business or otherwise. This can be a reflection of you in your workspace on DeskAway.

The blog feature can be used in various ways to increase productivity as well as build engagement among teams.

As a Super-User, you can create standard categories (from the main Settings tab) and each blog post can be tagged under a particular category.

If you are creating a blog or you are a Super-User, you can also determine who all you want to notify or share it with. So, if you’ve written something that pertains to only a particular team, you can monitor it at the notifications level.

DeskAway has a couple of cool utilities added to the Blog feature.
• BlogIT: Reading something interesting that you’d like to share with your team on DeskAway? Do that with just a click with the BlogIT bookmarklet. Just drag-drop the BlogIT link to your bookmarks toolbar from the “Write a Blog” page. So, you can start blogging about different websites without being on the blog page.

• RSS feature: Your team members can now get updates of the blogs and comments from your DeskAway account by subscribing to the RSS feed.

So, how have you been using the Blog’s feature on DeskAway? Have a story to share? Please do so through your comments!