WashU IT has adopted a 32-hour resource allocation model based on vendor-recommended best practices to improve our resource planning. Our goal is to allocate or plan, on average, 32 hours per week per resource for project or service operation (i.e., service op) projects, leaving 8 hours weekly for administrative (i.e., admin) tasks. While the plan […]
Category: Planview
The Capacity Management Corner: Multiplier and Allocation Changes Implemented
We are happy to share that the first step in improving the use of Planview for capacity planning in WashU IT is complete. The capacity multiplier value, which allows Planview to calculate the resource’s available capacity, was successfully changed, and the corresponding allocation adjustments have been implemented. This is a key milestone in improving our […]
May 20: New and Renamed Planview Fields
View the original email in a browser This email is being sent to Planview Full Users. May 20: New and Renamed Planview Fields mark your calendar WashU IT will add new fields and rename others in Planview on Sunday May 19, between 8:00 and 11:00am. The changes detailed below will be available for use on […]
Timesheet Reminder & Planview ServiceNow Request Form Announcement
We are pleased to introduce the Planview Administrative Requests ServiceNow request form for Planview related issues, requests, and questions.
April 1: New Planview Field – Delivery Teams
WashU IT will add a new field to Planview on March 31, between 3:00pm and 5:00pm. This change introduces the ability to indicate the delivery team(s) performing the work.
July 1: Planview Administrative Task/Type Change
On July 1, WashU IT will replace the Non-Project Administrative Task/Type in Planview PPM Pro with Team Meetings and Other Administrative Activities and Talent Management to better identify how time is used. We invite you to view the Time Entry guidelines, which details how to use these new categories. Additionally, the table below provides examples […]
What’s Happening in EUS: Systems and Procedures Changing Name to Systems Support
Effective Monday, February 13th, WashU IT Systems and Procedures will be renamed to WashU IT Systems Support. “The name WashU IT Systems Support better aligns with the specialized phone support we provide for applications such as Workday, ADIS, RMS, and Learn@Work,” says Lisa Jordan, Assistant Director End User Services, Service Desk. Systems Support’s functions will remain […]
Planview PPM Pro: Accurate Project Tracking
Please remember to submit your Planview PPM Pro timesheet by noon today. Are you Charging Time to the Appropriate Project? Make sure you are allocating your time to projects and tasks that accurately reflect the work you are doing. If you cannot find a project or task you worked on, contact the project or resource manager for that task. […]
Planview PPM Pro: Timesheet Reminder
Please remember to submit your Planview PPM Pro timesheet by noon today. Manager’s Corner Please notify ppmo@wustl.edu when people from departments outside of WashU IT transfer off of projects tracked in Planview. Please include that employee’s end date for the project. Time Submission Leaderboard The following departments achieved over 93% for submitting timesheets on time last week. IT OCIO – 100% Research Infrastructure […]
Planview PPM Pro: Time Off
Please remember to submit your Planview PPM Pro timesheet by noon today. Time Off Please remember to submit your timesheet prior to taking time off if you will be away through the submission deadlines. Time submission: Mondays by noon Time approval: Tuesdays by noon Managers, please remember to notify your backup approver when taking time off. Time Submission […]