Producteev is a task management solution born from the frustrations the team had with other available products and services. Many users trying to get their productivity game on point have run into the same issues. Some interfaces are entirely too complicated. You are limited in how you can access or add tasks. The application doesn’t connect with any of your existing tools. The list of grievances goes on and Producteev aims to address most of them out of the gate.
We wanted a fully-featured, social networking aware task management application with a user interface that made sense, something we didn’t have to devote a couple of hours to learning to use. We wanted to be able to get a clear overview of the status of any project, anytime and from any place. We needed to be able to collaborate effortlessly. We wanted to be able to update project information in many different ways : via email, online, mobile, IM… and we needed to be able to share information in real time with all our team members, no matter how computer-savvy they are … or aren’t.
We couldn’t find that perfect application, so we decided to build it.
You can add tasks on the Productive site, via Instant Messaging, or by email. Given the goals for Producteev to be ubiquitous solution for talk management, it’s interesting that they have not included any ability to add tasks via SMS as that would be the least common denominator. Android, iPhone, and Mac desktop applications are in the works, but some users may still be left out in the cold.
To set up the proper connections, you need to go to Workspace Settings on the bottom left and navigate to the Communication Preferences tab. Don’t bother with the Settings link on the top right near your name as that only leads you to your account settings.
To add tasks via IM, be sure to connect your instant messenger service of choice and then follow the directions that show up for adding Producteev as a contact. For GTalk, you have to add ‘improducteev@gmail.com,’ for example.
Adding tasks via email is as simple as composing or forwarding an email to task@producteev.com. No matter which method you choose, you can also tag tasks by adding a hashtag to include a date or direct the task to a specific workspace.
While Producteev doesn’t yet meet it’s goal of being a complete solution for task management that is available everywhere you are, it does pack a bunch of project and team management features that make it worth a look.
- Shared Workspaces – Workspaces allow you to separate tasks into groups or lists. You can use them to manage multiple projects and share them with family, clients, or colleagues. Useful for just about any use case.
- Automatic Prioritization – Producteev watches how you work and figures out what you need to do next based on your activity. Just check your Hot! filter.
- Google Integration – Sync your tasks up with your Google Calendar. Add a gadget to Gmail or iGoogle.
- Producteev Academy – Kick your team into high gear by adding an element of competition and fun. The Academy adds a social gaming aspect to your task management so that team members can earn badges and compete to be the most productive.
Producteev is still a young application with a lot of potential. In such a crowded space as the productivity game, their ultimate goal is what will help them stand out. What do you think of Producteev?
via ReadWriteWeb