How to Use Time Tracking & Time Sheets in Project Insight?

Project Insight supports time tracking so teams can enter actual work and compare it to planned work. The Time Tracking and Time Sheets add-on is for teams who want to record hours, improve estimating, and understand project profitability using billable vs non-billable time.

Best For

• Teams that want to compare planned Work Hours vs Actual Work Hours
• Organizations that want better estimating by tracking where work consistently takes longer than expected
• Leaders who need visibility into profitability and overhead using billable vs non-billable time

Why Use Time Tracking in Project Insight?

This add-on is specific for teams who will be tracking time or entering any actual work into Project Insight. Doing so allows you to compare planned Work Hours to Actual Work Hours so you can estimate efforts more accurately and efficiently charge for your time.

Time Entry in Project Insight is a must for teams who want to:

• Compare actual hours with estimated work
• Track typical slowdowns or spot tasks that consistently require more work
• Understand project and portfolio profitability by comparing billable vs non-billable time
• Track overhead costs across the organization by tracking non-project time

How Do I Install the Time Tracking and Time Sheets Add-On?

To install, navigate to Get Apps and Add-ons in your left navigation. Find Time Tracking and Time Sheets, then select Install.

After install, select Configure from the add-on listing. Configuration uses the same settings as Time Entry Settings. Use that article for the full list of configuration options and field behavior.

How Do I Enter Time in Project Insight?

Once the add-on is installed and configured, you can enter time in several ways. These resources cover task-level entry, worksheet entry, grid entry, and an overview of time entry.

• Entering Time for a Task
• Time Entry Worksheet
• Time Entry Grid
• Time Entry Overview

Project Insight Does This By

• Letting teams enter actual work hours against tasks and projects
• Supporting comparisons of planned Work Hours vs Actual Work Hours for better forecasting
• Helping teams analyze billable vs non-billable time for profitability insights
• Capturing non-project time to understand overhead and capacity

Common Mistakes

• Installing the add-on but not configuring settings: After install, select Configure and review Time Entry Settings.
• Comparing planned vs actual without planned Work Hours: Make sure tasks and projects have planned Work Hours where you expect to measure variance.
• Inconsistent use of billable vs non-billable time: Align your team on when time should be billable so profitability reporting stays meaningful.

Related Questions

• How do I configure Time Entry Settings in Project Insight?
• What is the fastest way to enter time across multiple tasks?
• How do I compare planned Work Hours to Actual Work Hours?
• How do I report on billable vs non-billable time?

In Short

The Time Tracking and Time Sheets add-on enables time entry in Project Insight so you can capture actual work, improve estimates, and analyze profitability using billable vs non-billable time.

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