{"id":6466,"date":"2024-05-02T14:22:44","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/?p=6466"},"modified":"2025-05-15T16:26:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:26:15","slug":"project-timesheets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-timesheets","title":{"rendered":"Project and project management timesheets: 101 guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successful projects require clear scope definition, effective resource management, and accurate time tracking. This is where project and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project management timesheets<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come into the picture. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both enable data-driven decision-making, and help optimize <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource allocation for projects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But to truly unlock all these benefits, you need to think carefully about what kind of timesheet you need, and which features are non-negotiable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our 101 guide will show you how to utilize timesheets to become the strategic project manager (or individual project contributor) you were born to be. \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article \ud83d\udcd6<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-timesheets\/#The-difference-between-project-timesheets-and-project-management-timesheets\" >The difference between project timesheets and project management timesheets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-timesheets\/#Project-timesheets-Best-for-individuals-working-on-projects\" >Project timesheets: Best for individuals working on projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-timesheets\/#Project-management-timesheets-Best-for-managing-larger-project-teams\" >Project management timesheets: Best for managing larger project teams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-timesheets\/#How-can-Resource-Guru-help-with-timesheets-in-project-management\" >How can Resource Guru help with timesheets in project management?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-difference-between-project-timesheets-and-project-management-timesheets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference between project timesheets and project management timesheets<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cover both project timesheets and project management timesheets in this article, but it\u2019s important to understand the difference between the two. \ud83e\uddd0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Timesheets are a specific way to <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-time-tracking\">track project time.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Project timesheets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are used by individual team members to record how much time they spend across their projects and tasks. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are several ways to do this, it\u2019s common to use a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dedicated project timesheets tool<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-timesheet-templates#Project-timesheet-template\">project timesheet template<\/a> to input hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Project management timesheets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are used by project teams to track overall progress and utilization across multiple projects and employees. To do this, a more comprehensive project management timesheets solution (with additional features) is typically used. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, you can also use a <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-timesheet-templates#Project-management-timesheet-template\">project management timesheet template<\/a> if your needs are less complex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019re clear on what\u2019s what, let\u2019s talk more about the use of each, starting with project timesheets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project-timesheets-Best-for-individuals-working-on-projects\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project timesheets: Best for individuals working on projects<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Read this section if you\u2019re an individual contributor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or team member trying to get to grips with project timesheets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-timesheets#Project-management-timesheets-Best-for-managing-larger-project-teams\">Jump to project management timesheets<\/a> if you\u2019re part of a project team<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that\u2019s trying to optimize utilization and billable hours.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who uses project timesheets?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary users of project timesheets are the <\/span><b>individual contributors <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>team members <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working on the project. They\u2019ll record the hours they spend on specific project tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Line managers <\/b>(<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who can sometimes be<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project managers) will review and approve these timesheets. They will also share relevant data with project stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Project managers <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-lead\">project leads <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(who aren\u2019t line managers) may also review your timesheets as part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-monitoring-and-control\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project monitoring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> phase. They\u2019ll want to understand how long certain project tasks take to complete, make sure resources are utilized appropriately, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/5-tips-for-resource-forecasting-in-project-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forecast resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other stakeholders may look at the data from these timesheets, including people from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project management teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Account management teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource management teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operations teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human resource teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External clients<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, these employees are probably more interested in data collected from multiple timesheets to gather information about resource needs, how to improve workflows, or to stay on top of budgeting. Therefore, they\u2019re more likely to use a project management timesheet solution with features that facilitate this kind of analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What timeframes do project timesheets cover?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The timeframe that a project timesheet covers will depend on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project duration <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/what-is-project-scope\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scope of the projects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being tracked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Client requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that come into play<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Billing cycle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and your company\u2019s invoicing schedule\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Payroll cycle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and whether project timesheets are used to facilitate that<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regulatory compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> determined in specific industries\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Software capabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might also affect timesheet reporting frequency<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A software development firm that runs its projects in an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/agile-workflows-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agile workflow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be more suited to <strong>daily<\/strong> project timesheets because of the rapidly changing requirements and complex dependencies their projects involve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/industries\/agencies\/creative\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might choose <strong>weekly<\/strong> project timesheets for their team, so they can stay on top of billable hours, resource utilization, and allocation needs on a regular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other popular timeframes include <strong>biweekly<\/strong> or <strong>monthly<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What project timesheet formats are there?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically, you could scribble out a project timesheet on a napkin and drop it on your manager\u2019s desk as you clock off for the week. We don\u2019t recommend this though (for a variety of reasons).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of project timesheets are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dependent<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on their format.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scribbling it out on a napkin may create a record of your time, but is it easy for anyone else to read and understand? Can it support project managers in other areas, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/the-ultimate-guide-to-resource-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Can it easily be combined with your co-workers&#8217; timesheet data?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at some project timesheet formats:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pen and paper <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may be useful for people working in remote locations, but they don\u2019t offer much functionality unless you manually enter the data into a computer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Basic spreadsheets <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help you record time tracking data in a more organized way. Some basic spreadsheets also have functionality added, like automatically adding up hours and calculating pay rates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose-built templates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often have more complex functionality like charts, formulas, and data aggregation, meaning it&#8217;s easier to analyze timesheet data from an individual. For example, Resource Guru\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/project-timesheet-templates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project timesheet template <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">automatically calculates how much time an individual has spent on each project and shows this in a pie chart<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/timesheets\"><b>Project timesheet software<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has the most functionality and gives users greater visibility and insight over how everyone spends their time. It also tends to be more efficient to fill in and has features that ensure your time data is as accurate as possible\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What features are usually included on a project timesheet?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The features included on a project timesheet depend on the timesheet&#8217;s format. Basic features that all project timesheets need include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours worked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/product-updates\/billable-non-billable-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">billable or not<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task description<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project codes and names<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some forms of project timesheets will then include more features, but these may be more useful for the reviewer, rather than the inputter. These include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weekly summaries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forecasts vs actuals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee utilization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tracking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want access to the above information for a project, online timesheets are the best option. Plus, some of the more advanced features are often quite limited in project timesheets, and are more common in project management timesheets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project timesheet example<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A basic project timesheet template is suited to individuals working in small teams that just need a simple form of time tracking. It would be difficult to track timesheets for multiple projects in a format like this, so it works best for individuals working on one project at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6493 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/basic-project-timesheet-template-943x498.png\" alt=\"A project timesheet example in Google Sheets, where employees can enter how many hours they worked each day on a specific project.\" width=\"943\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/basic-project-timesheet-template-943x498.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/basic-project-timesheet-template-1042x550.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/basic-project-timesheet-template-1536x811.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/basic-project-timesheet-template-310x164.png 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/basic-project-timesheet-template.png 2000w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/basic-project-timesheet-template-943x498@2x.png.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource Guru\u2019s sample project timesheet template<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals can track their time and utilization with this timesheet for project work. The employee can simply enter the time they spent, a description of the task, and choose the specific project it was for in the left-hand table. The template will then populate the right-hand side with billables, utilization rates, and a weekly breakdown chart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6171 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/project-timesheet-template-Google-Sheets-943x604.png\" alt=\"A colorful Google Sheets spreadsheet showing a project timesheet template\" width=\"943\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/project-timesheet-template-Google-Sheets-943x604.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/project-timesheet-template-Google-Sheets-1042x667.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/project-timesheet-template-Google-Sheets-310x199.png 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/project-timesheet-template-Google-Sheets.png 1502w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for other timesheet templates, then take a look at our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/timesheet-templates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">timesheet template hub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and see whether we have one that might suit you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource Guru\u2019s project timesheets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Resource Guru app, your project timesheet is automatically populated based on your forecasted schedule. All you have to do is review it, edit the time logs (if needed), and hit submit. Completing your project timesheets has never been easier. \ud83e\udd13<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6211 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/timesheets-remove-and-add-entries-943x571.gif\" alt=\"Removing suggested timesheet entries and adding entries manually\" width=\"943\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/timesheets-remove-and-add-entries-943x571.gif 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/timesheets-remove-and-add-entries-1042x631.gif 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/timesheets-remove-and-add-entries-310x188.gif 310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sort of project tracking timesheet from Resource Guru helps you understand how accurately your forecasted time was, and you can make more strategic decisions once you understand the true value of your time. By comparing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your forecasted schedule against the reality of your timesheet hours, you can also communicate your capacity to your project manager more clearly, with data-driven examples of previous timelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"freetrial freetrial--text-light freetrial--alt\"><div class=\"freetrial__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free-trial-alt-310x286.png\" class=\"attachment-freetrial size-freetrial wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free-trial-alt-310x286.png 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free-trial-alt.png 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"freetrial__text\"><h4>The #1 scheduling and time tracking tool trusted by thousands of project teams<\/h4>\n<p>Join thousands of project managers who have made scheduling a breeze.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.resourceguruapp.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Your Free Trial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project-management-timesheets-Best-for-managing-larger-project-teams\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project management timesheets: Best for managing larger project teams<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are timesheets in project management?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We covered this earlier in the article, but let&#8217;s give ourselves a reminder before we dive in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Project management timesheets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sometimes referred to as <\/span><b>timesheets in project management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are a more comprehensive timesheet and project management solution that include project timesheets as one of many features (we&#8217;ll come on to that soon).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They give project managers, and other stakeholders, a more comprehensive view of project progress and how well you\u2019re executing against your project plan. All this, whilst giving individual contributors an easy way to fill in their project timesheets directly in the tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So though <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> project management timesheet solutions will have project timesheets, not all project timesheets will offer comprehensive project management solutions. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who uses project management timesheets?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of course, <strong>t<\/strong><b>eam members <\/b><strong>or<\/strong><b> individual contributors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are required to input their time into their project timesheets, update their progress on project tasks and update their availability. Without this information, the stakeholders across the business won&#8217;t have any data to make their project management decisions. But who are those stakeholders?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s break it down. \ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary users of project management timesheets are <strong>p<\/strong><\/span><b>roject managers or leads, <\/b>who<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0often use them for forecast resource allocation, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workload planning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, project tracking,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> resource tracking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and for analyzing individual timesheets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other people who may interact with project management timesheets to influence their own work include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resource managers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to inform their resource forecasting and keep an eye on resource utilization rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traffic managers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">want to have visibility on teams so they can manage the traffic of work within multiple projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operations managers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who want to analyze how operationally efficient the business is and whether they need to change processes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business managers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who want to make sure projects align with strategic objectives and are as profitable as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finance managers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who may want to track project costs or use timesheets for payroll<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Individuals from HR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who want to get ahead of staffing needs and understand if they should start a hiring process or begin building relationships with talent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re working in an agency setting then even more individuals may be using this software, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Account managers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who need to communicate with clients on project progress<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Clients<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who may be given a limited view of project progress and approved timesheets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout callout--reading\">\n<p><b>Further reading for agency teams<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agencies\/agency-traffic-manager\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traffic manager at an agency <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or think you might need to hire one then this guide is for you\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agencies\/agency-challenges\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">challenging times at your agency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Maybe this article can help you find a solution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to be more strategic with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agencies\/agency-capacity-planning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency capacity planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then look no further<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What features are usually included on a project management timesheet?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We already know project management timesheets will have more features than project timesheets alone. But depending on the exact project management timesheet solution you choose, the included features will vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, all project management timesheet solutions include project timesheets, so they\u2019ll all include the ability for individuals to record their:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee name<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours worked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether the time was billable or not<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Task descriptions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project codes and names\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, you can expect some project management timesheets to allow you to do the following:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enter<b> flexible timeframes, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so users can collate and analyze data in daily, weekly, monthly, or larger increments as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>project timesheet tracker <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(timers or systems that help individual contributors track their time before inputting that data into their timesheet, <\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to make the data as accurate as possible)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep on top of <strong>project and task tracking<\/strong>, so managers can communicate with teams what tasks need to be completed next (and vice versa)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Use data to inform future <b>project planning and<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-scheduling-101\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<strong>scheduling<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Access<strong> p<\/strong><b>roject timesheet summaries and reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can help you analyze timesheet data to improve your overall project and business decision-making<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Feed into <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/resource-management-time-tracking\">resource management time tracking<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Track <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/project-managers-resource-utilization\"><b>resource utilization<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so users can immediately spot allocation issues across projects, teams, or departments, and carry out effective <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/resource-allocation-guide\">resource allocation planning<\/a><\/strong>, as well as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/5-tips-for-resource-forecasting-in-project-management\">resource forecasting<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Support<b> client billing, <\/b>so you can easily <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take the data from timesheets and include it broken down in client invoices<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Carry out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/workload-planning-guide\">workload planning<\/a><\/strong> generally for the business, when priortizing and distributing work to boost your team&#8217;s productivity<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compare forecast time vs actual time<\/strong> for you and your team, so you can identify gaps<\/li>\n<li>Run <strong>reports<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the size and budget of your company, you may not want or need this many features. Luckily there are a range of project management timesheet solutions to cater to every business\u2019 needs, depending on your priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout callout--reading\">\n<p><b>Further reading if you\u2019re looking for software solutions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work in an agency our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agencies\/agency-software#Agency-management-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 agency software options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will give you plenty of solutions to choose from<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to find the right <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/software-reviews\/wrike-vs-teamwork\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project management software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you? We compare Wrike, Teamwork, and Resource Guru so you don\u2019t have to<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to get on top of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/capacity-planning-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">capacity planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? There\u2019s a tool for that, and we\u2019re sharing five of the best<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What project management timesheet formats are there?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most project management timesheet solutions come in the form of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project management software,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with plenty of functionality to help drive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/drive-project-success\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project success<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can see in the table below how project timesheets come in a larger range of formats when compared to project management timesheets, because of the additional features required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"footable_parent_6488\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"6488\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"Project management timesheets\"            id=\"footable_6488\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1785200879_6488\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_6488 ninja_table_unique_id_1785200879_6488 ui table  nt_type_ajax_table fixed selectable celled striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-left ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n            <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*\ud83d\udfe0 Spreadsheets created in tools like Google Sheets or Notion may give you the level of features to be classified as project management timesheets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drawback is the amount of time, effort, and customization it would take to develop and maintain this setup. It could also create a steep adoption curve for new team members. That\u2019s why this kind of solution often suits smaller teams with low staff turnovers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it&#8217;s easy to fall into the trap of spreadsheets due to the cheap cost, it will pay off to opt for a scalable solution from day one\u2014your team (and sanity) will thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of project management timesheets\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultimate outcome is increased project efficiency and a healthier bottom line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t want time tracking data, project plans, and resource scheduling to exist in silos across different tools. Instead, you want all that good stuff to sit in a project management timesheet solution that brings all the different parts of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/project-life-cycle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project lifecycle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This leads to benefits such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better <\/span><b>visibility and understanding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of how your team <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actually<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spends their time versus how the project was planned<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved ability to <\/span><b>forecast resource allocation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as a result of shared data and understanding between project management, resource management, and HR<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better <\/span><b>project budgeting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><b> project cost control<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as the time projects take will become more accurately forecasted and recorded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stronger <\/span><b>client relationships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a result of your improved visibility and communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased billable hours <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to more accurate and efficient time tracking, often supported by dedicated time tracking features\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More <\/span><b>strategic business decision-making <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as a result of running project timesheet reports that analyze previous time tracking data<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, the format of your project management timesheet will dictate the benefits you get. For example, some solutions will have features that focus on improving your resource forecasting, whilst others shine when it comes to the ease of reports and data analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of which&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project timesheet reports in project management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are project timesheet reports?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Project timesheet reports <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are summaries of timesheet data that provide insights into how individuals and teams spend their time. They are often collated from a large number of timesheets to allow the user to see patterns and find opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you might run a report to answer a specific question, like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is project forecasting aligned with actual project hours?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What kind of projects generate the most billable hours?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which project took up the most time last year?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, it\u2019s possible to manually compile the data from individual project timesheets. But this would get complex fast, particularly if you want to look at a larger time frame, like hours over the past year. Project management timesheet solutions make it easy to choose a timeframe and the exact data you want to export, meaning you can run reports regularly with minimal manual work.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout callout--definition\">\n<p><b>Online project timesheet reports<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> simply mean that you\u2019re able to create and read a report through a web-based platform or software, rather than having to export the data into a spreadsheet. Online reports often come with more customizable views, charts, and filtering options, meaning you have greater accessibility, and interactivity compared to regular project timesheet reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the benefits of project timesheet reports?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hey help the person running the report, often a project manager, make a data-backed case for changing a process or expectation to a more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/human-resource-planning-processes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">human-centered process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A project management survey by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rebelsguidetopm.com\/project-management-survey-results\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rebel\u2019s Guide to Project Management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed that nearly 45% of project managers stated their biggest challenge in 2023 was a lack of resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to make the case in your organization for extra freelance support or a new hire for an upcoming project, having the data to back up your bid will make it more likely to succeed.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might want to show where freelance support would have helped you reach a deadline in the past, or where a new hire would allow you to increase billable hours over the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to run a project management timesheet report<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will depend on the exact project management solution you\u2019re using. But most reports follow the same steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Collect the project timesheet data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether that\u2019s by exporting from your software or running an online report within your software itself<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assemble the data into<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an easy-to-understand format, such as a spreadsheet or a dashboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analyze the data, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">either with a specific question in mind or by looking for patterns in the data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Outline your main observations, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and consider how you can tell the story of the data in a compelling way<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Share the story, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether in a message or a more refined presentation, depending on the size and scope of the report<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<strong>Ask for what you need.<\/strong> You might need to run a few reports over a few months to demonstrate how a problem is recurring. Or if this is a larger annual report, it might be appropriate to ask for the change upfront<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"callout callout--protip\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make it a ritual to always review timesheet data at the same time on the same day. Put it in the calendar, crack open your Friday afternoon beverage of choice, and simply get it done!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 best practices when using project management timesheets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you introduce and maintain processes around project management timesheets will influence how successful they are in your team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s take a look at some recommendations to make your usage as effective as possible. \ud83d\udcaa<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Understand the problem you want to solve<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask yourself why you\u2019ve decided to start using timesheets at this time, and the specific nuances of the problems you\u2019re facing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/how-to-make-onboarding-your-new-projects-even-easier#What-are-the-most-common-project-onboarding-problems\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project onboarding problem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to struggle with deadlines or not have the right resources. Can you dig a little deeper to understand exactly what the problem is you\u2019re facing? Bring your team on board by asking them what problems they struggle with from a time management point of view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or perhaps the request came from a different department, such as operations or HR? If so, make sure you completely understand their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Choose the right project management timesheet solution for your team<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on a deeper understanding of the problems you and your team face, what kind of solution do you need? Software that helps you over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management\/factors-affecting-resource-capacity-planning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource capacity problems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Or to improve the accuracy of your time tracking and timesheets so you have better data?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your team what solutions they\u2019ve used in the past and whether they\u2019ve been successful. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Make project timesheets a company-wide habit<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing kills morale faster than teams being forced to do something their boss doesn\u2019t do themselves. If everyone isn\u2019t filling in a timesheet it may undermine your logic for implementing them. If you\u2019re a project manager, demonstrate your own timesheet usage diligently to reduce resistance and create positive associations with the concept.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Set up automatic reminders (so you don\u2019t have to chase people)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rebelsguidetopm.com\/project-management-survey-results\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43% of project managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported chasing people for status updates as the most unrewarding task of 2023. Protect your time as a project manager by setting up a Slack reminder or email system to do it for you. That way you only have to step in if someone has really fallen behind. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Carve out time to analyze your project timesheet data<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s far too easy to become overly reactive and feel like you&#8217;re laying out the track in front of the moving train of your project. But to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drive project success<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you need to get ahead of the train once and for all. Carve out time in advance to analyze timesheets and think more strategically. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re worried finding the time to analyze data might be difficult for you, then prioritize a solution that makes reviewing data as easy as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-can-Resource-Guru-help-with-timesheets-in-project-management\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can Resource Guru help with timesheets in project management?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopting timesheets in project management doesn&#8217;t have to be a dreaded chore. 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