{"id":26240,"date":"2021-09-29T12:43:52","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T19:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=26240"},"modified":"2025-08-07T12:21:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T19:21:41","slug":"project-management-spreadsheet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-spreadsheet\/","title":{"rendered":"Spreadsheet Project Management (Templates, Pros, Limitations)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a project manager, you have a <strong>simple <\/strong>wish:<\/p>\n<p><em>Let this <\/em><em>project<\/em><em> be a success, please. <\/em>\ud83e\udd1e<\/p>\n<p>But the journey to fulfill this desire needs <strong>not-so-simple <\/strong>things like creating a project plan, setting a project schedule, mapping out the project scope, resource planning, managing clients, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, now you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/spreadsheet-software\/\">spreadsheet software<\/a> to deal with it all and not get bogged down by those tasks.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll find out <a href=\"#0-what-is-a-project-management-spreadsheet\">what a project management spreadsheet is<\/a>, its benefits, and a few <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/spreadsheet-templates\/\">spreadsheet templates<\/a>. We\u2019ll also suggest an alternative that can be your <a href=\"#11-7-disadvantages-of-spreadsheet-project-management\">solution to any spreadsheet project management drawbacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ub_table-of-contents-01d7b978-bf41-4f27-8b11-73a331d8ae7e\" class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-showtext=\"show\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">This Article Contains:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-spreadsheet\/#0-what-is-a-project-management-spreadsheet\">What Is a Project Management Spreadsheet?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-spreadsheet\/#1-5-benefits-of-spreadsheet-project-management\">5 Benefits of Spreadsheet Project Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-spreadsheet\/#7-4-spreadsheet-project-management-templates\">4 Spreadsheet Project Management Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-spreadsheet\/#12-7-disadvantages-of-spreadsheet-project-management\">7 Disadvantages of Spreadsheet Project Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-spreadsheet\/#29-break-free-from-spreadsheet-cells\">Break Free From Spreadsheet Cells<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s feed your spreadsheet curiosity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"0-what-is-a-project-management-spreadsheet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is a Project Management Spreadsheet?<\/h2>\n<p>If you create a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/create-a-timeline-in-excel\/\">project timeline<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-excel\/\">Gantt chart<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-dashboard-in-excel\/\">dashboard<\/a>, report, or a list of your tasks on a spreadsheet, that becomes a project management spreadsheet.<\/p>\n<p>In simpler words, spreadsheet project management is anything you do on a spreadsheet to make project management easy.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of people use them to manage projects because of the familiarity that they offer.<\/p>\n<p><em>Most of us have seen or used a Microsoft Excel or <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-sheets-alternatives\/\">Google Sheet spreadsheet<\/a> at least once in our lives, right?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re flexible, and you can manually <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-chart\/\">manage projects using formulas and charts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The best part is you <strong>can<\/strong> skip the manual effort because somebody came up with an ingenious innovation called <a href=\"#6-5-templates\">templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But what makes spreadsheet project management really stand out?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s find out!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-5-benefits-of-spreadsheet-project-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Benefits of Spreadsheet Project Management<\/h2>\n<p>Irrespective of if you pick Excel spreadsheet project management or Google spreadsheet project management, you\u2019ll benefit from a few things.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore some of them:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-1-organization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Organization<\/h3>\n<p>A spreadsheet is often the go-to for collecting and organizing data: two of its simplest uses.<\/p>\n<p>And if you love things super organized, a spreadsheet is your happy place.<\/p>\n<p>You can put all your project data in simple, neat columns and rows and then sort things with formulas to quickly find what you want.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-2-budgeting-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Budgeting<\/h3>\n<p>If Microsoft Excel went to school, we all know the subject it would ace\u2014Math!<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because Excel\u2019s calculations are impressive and accurate.<\/p>\n<p>When you sit down to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/managing-project-budgets\/\">project budget<\/a>, an Excel spreadsheet can help you breeze through it with its fast calculations. You can make most of these calculations in a project management <strong>Google <\/strong>spreadsheet too.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-3-can-be-inexpensive-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Can be inexpensive<\/h3>\n<p>You can perform spreadsheet project management at zero cost.<\/p>\n<p><em>How?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can use Google Sheets\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26247\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-3-1.gif\" alt=\"A man from Kim Convenience saying for free \" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>All you need is a Google account to start using Sheets to manage projects.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike Google Sheets, Excel is not free. However, you can still have Microsoft 365 Personal suite for an affordable price of $6.99\/month.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Want to learn how to manage projects on Google Sheets?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Take a look at our <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-sheets-project-management\/\"><strong><em>Google Sheets <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>project management<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> guide<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-4-great-for-task-listing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Great for task listing<\/h3>\n<p>Spreadsheet cells really come in handy when you need to make lists.<\/p>\n<p>And that means you can create as many project tasks or to-do lists as you want.<\/p>\n<p>We already know how organized spreadsheets can be, so it\u2019ll be convenient and easy to manage your own activities on a day-to-day basis.<\/p>\n<p>No, your team doesn\u2019t need to be left out.<\/p>\n<p>You can create task lists for your team each day to ensure your projects stay on track.<\/p>\n<p>The obvious way to do this is to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>List each task<\/li>\n<li>Add a task description and comments on what needs to be done<\/li>\n<li>Mention the name of the responsible employee<\/li>\n<li>And so on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Want to do more than just create <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>task<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> lists in a <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>spreadsheet<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Take a look at our <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/excel-project-management\/\"><strong><em>Excel project<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>management<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> guide<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-5-templates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Templates<\/h3>\n<p>Templates make your life easier by saving you a ton of time.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you\u2019ll find countless Excel and Google Sheets template options.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a template for everything and everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Google Sheets even comes preloaded with free useful templates to help your project stay on track, budget, and organized.<\/p>\n<p>Excel, too, has many templates for <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/excel-calendar\/\">calendars<\/a>, task tracking, sales tracking, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at some of them:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"7-4-spreadsheet-project-management-templates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Spreadsheet Project Management Templates<\/h2>\n<p>A project management template is an effective tool for both simple or complex projects.<\/p>\n<p><em>After all, who doesn\u2019t want a head start? <\/em>\ud83c\udfc3<\/p>\n<p>However, finding the right template can take FOREVER!<\/p>\n<p>Lucky for you, we\u2019ve listed three free template options so you can begin right away!<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"8-1-project-issue-tracker-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Project issue tracker template<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of creating a project management Excel spreadsheet from scratch, use this Excel template to manage project risks by logging issues.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27769\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1-e1632926191749-1400x992-1.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1-e1632926191749-1400x992-1.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1-e1632926191749-1400x992-1-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1-e1632926191749-1400x992-1-768x544.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-1-e1632926191749-1400x992-1-700x496.png 700w\" alt=\"Project issue tracker template in Excel\" width=\"1400\" height=\"992\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Download this<a href=\"https:\/\/templates.office.com\/en-in\/project-issue-tracker-tm03784001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Excel project issue tracker template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"9-2-balance-sheet-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Balance Sheet template<\/h3>\n<p>This balance sheet template can help you keep track of your assets, liabilities, and equity. Use it to better understand your company\u2019s financial situation so that you can plan accordingly for your future projects.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37572\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-6-6-2022-4-48-11-PM.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-6-6-2022-4-48-11-PM.png 1280w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-6-6-2022-4-48-11-PM-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-6-6-2022-4-48-11-PM-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Screenshot-6-6-2022-4-48-11-PM-700x415.png 700w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"758\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Download this Google Sheets <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/balance-sheet-template\">balance sheet template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"10-3-gantt-chart-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Gantt chart template<\/h3>\n<p>This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-google-sheets\/\">Gantt chart template for a Google Sheet<\/a> that\u2019ll help you track your project and timeline progress. It\u2019s an easy way to visualize your project plan and check if the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-deliverables\/\">deliverables<\/a> will be presented on time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26250\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-2-1400x709-1.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-2-1400x709-1.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-2-1400x709-1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-2-1400x709-1-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-2-1400x709-1-700x355.png 700w\" alt=\"Gantt chart template for Google Sheet\" width=\"1400\" height=\"709\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Download this <a href=\"https:\/\/analysistabs.com\/gantt-chart\/templates\/google-sheets\/\">Google Sheets Gantt chart <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/analysistabs.com\/gantt-chart\/templates\/google-sheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"11-4-project-budgeting-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Project budgeting template<\/h3>\n<p>Use this Excel <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-budget-templates\/\">project budget template<\/a> to track deliverables, vendors, estimated and actual costs, etc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26251\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-3-1400x981-1-e1632926441417.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1271px) 100vw, 1271px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-3-1400x981-1-e1632926441417.png 1271w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-3-1400x981-1-e1632926441417-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-3-1400x981-1-e1632926441417-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-3-1400x981-1-e1632926441417-700x469.png 700w\" alt=\"Project budgeting template in Excel\" width=\"1271\" height=\"851\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Download this simple Excel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stakeholdermap.com\/project-templates\/project-budgeting-worksheet-simple.html#template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project budget template<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few options.<\/p>\n<p>You can search online for other templates, such as a:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project planning template<\/li>\n<li>Construction project template<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-timeline\/\">Project timeline<\/a> template<\/li>\n<li>Project management dashboard template<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-status-report\/\">Project status report<\/a> template<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Need more options?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Check out this list of <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-template\/\"><strong><em>project<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>management<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> templates<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, spreadsheets aren\u2019t the easiest tool for project management.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s find out why.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"12-7-disadvantages-of-spreadsheet-project-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Disadvantages of Spreadsheet Project Management<\/h2>\n<p>We all know a group of people who\u2019ll fight you to prove spreadsheets can do anything.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re one of them, it\u2019s cool.<\/p>\n<p>We all have favorites.<\/p>\n<p>However, there\u2019s a bunch of drawbacks that we can\u2019t ignore.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"13-problem-1-stuck-with-the-same-view\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem #1: Stuck with the same view<\/h3>\n<p>If you love spreadsheets, you probably dream in rows and columns. \ud83d\udcad<\/p>\n<p><em>But guess what?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Your dream will soon turn into a nightmare since you\u2019ll have no other interface options.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be stuck with tables full of cells that won\u2019t let you employ project methodologies like <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/agile-workflow\/\">agile<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/kanban-board-google-sheets\/\">kanban<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a> comes in!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/reviews\">highest-rated<\/a> productivity tools used by tons of <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/clients\">organizations and freelancers worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"14-clickup-solution-multiple-views-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp solution: multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/views\">views<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Unlike spreadsheets, ClickUp has multiple views because we\u2019re considerate of everyone\u2019s choices.<\/p>\n<p>You see, we <strong>don\u2019t<\/strong> want to take away your happy dreams full of rows and columns.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s why let us introduce you to our <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/table-view\">Table view<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26252\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/table-20view.gif\" alt=\"Table view in ClickUp\" width=\"1920\" height=\"994\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Using the drag and drop feature to move tasks in ClickUp\u2019s Table view<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Use it to view your tasks in a spreadsheet format, drag and drop to organize them, and even share the table with others to keep communication flowing.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s great for storing large databases, inventories, and budgeting.<\/p>\n<p><em>Need to math some more?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3186193-column-calculations-in-list-table-views\">Column Calculations<\/a> to calculate sum, average, or range.<\/p>\n<p>And if you still feel like you miss your spreadsheet, use <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6310077597335-Add-an-Embed-view\">Embed view<\/a> to bring your favorite file to ClickUp with a simple URL.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you won\u2019t have to leave your <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-project-management-tools\/\">project management tool<\/a> to access your spreadsheet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26253\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"a woman comedian saying your're welcome\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>But we promised we wouldn\u2019t let you be stuck with cells.<\/p>\n<p>That means you can switch it up whenever you want.<\/p>\n<p>Change it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/gantt-chart-view\">Gantt Chart view<\/a> to create your <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-plan\/\">project plan<\/a>, set the project schedule according to your timeline, and track progress.<\/p>\n<p>You can even manage every task dependency with ease because of our drag and drop functionality.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26254\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Gantt-20View-20Expand-20All-20Release-202.78-20GIF-201.gif\" alt=\"Gantt chart view in ClickUp\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Scheduling timeline and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-track-of-tasks\/\">tracking tasks<\/a> in ClickUp\u2019s Gantt Chart view<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As a project manager, you\u2019ve probably worked day and night to find the project methodology that fits your team best.<\/p>\n<p><em>We can\u2019t let this effort go to waste!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why ClickUp has a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/kanban-board\">Board view<\/a> so you can apply the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/kanban-project-management\/\">kanban methodology<\/a>. Customize it depending on your team\u2019s needs with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/custom-task-statuses\">Custom Statuses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It can be \u2018pending,\u2019 \u2018in progress,\u2019 \u2018in approval\u2019\u2026anything you want.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26255\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/WIP.gif\" alt=\"Board view in ClickUp\" width=\"960\" height=\"497\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Viewing tasks in ClickUp\u2019s Board view<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Or try the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/914665-box-view\">Box view<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s great for tracking your sprints while enjoying a high-level view of your project activities.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"15-problem-2-creating-dashboards-can-be-tiring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem #2: Creating dashboards can be tiring<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-dashboard\/\">dashboard<\/a> is a project manager\u2019s best friend.<\/p>\n<p>At least it\u2019s supposed to be.<\/p>\n<p>But a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-sheets-dashboard\/\">spreadsheet dashboard<\/a> is more like a fake friend or even bully.<\/p>\n<p>Try creating one, and you\u2019ll know what we\u2019re talking about.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have to Google a guide and read it all.<\/p>\n<p>Then follow endless steps and tweak cells all day long.<\/p>\n<p><em>Thinking about a dashboard <\/em><em>template<\/em><em> to skip the labor?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hah!<\/p>\n<p>Good luck hunting for a template that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fits your needs<\/li>\n<li>Is actually functional<\/li>\n<li>And is free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some of them won\u2019t even let you customize or edit.<em> Argh!<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"16-clickup-solution-dashboards-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp solution: <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/dashboards\">Dashboards<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry. ClickUp\u2019s Dashboards have you covered.<\/p>\n<p>No guides. No steps. No unreliable templates.<\/p>\n<p>Just three clicks. \ud83d\uddb1<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <strong>Dashboards icon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>+<\/strong> to add your new Dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>+<\/strong> <strong>Add Widget<\/strong> to bring in your data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>E-A-S-Y!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26256\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/createdashboardv2.gif\" alt=\"Dashboard in ClickUp\" width=\"960\" height=\"498\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Customizing a new Dashboard in ClickUp<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bring all kinds of data to your Dashboard with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3625877-sprint-widgets\">Sprint Widgets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3625952-status-widgets\">Status Widgets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3625955-priority-widgets\">Priorities Widgets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3625957-embed-widgets\">Embed Widgets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26257\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/embedwidgets.gif\" alt=\"Dashboard widgets in ClickUp\" width=\"960\" height=\"498\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Creating a Dashboard with Custom Widgets available in ClickUp<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Want to be in full control of your Dashboards?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3625951-custom-widgets\">Custom widgets<\/a> instead and visualize your data in the form of bar charts, pie charts, calculations, etc.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"17-problem-3-no-workflow-abilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem #3: No workflow abilities<\/h3>\n<p><em>Real talk?<\/em> Spreadsheets are spreadsheets.<\/p>\n<p>There, we said it.<\/p>\n<p>Just like you can\u2019t force a toaster to make waffles \ud83e\uddc7, you can\u2019t use spreadsheets to manage your workflow needs.<\/p>\n<p>It won\u2019t let you create or assign tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Or automatically update task statuses.<\/p>\n<p>Or let you automate repetitive tasks.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"18-clickup-solution-1-tasks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp solution #1: tasks<\/h4>\n<p>If workflows are like delicious waffles, ClickUp is the waffle maker you need.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/free-project-management-software\/\">free project management software<\/a> designed to support all kinds of workflows.<\/p>\n<p>You can create <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/911164-how-to-create-a-task\">tasks<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/1239470-how-to-use-subtasks\">subtasks<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/task-checklists\">checklists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And even <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/962346-how-to-assign-tasks\">assign<\/a> them.<\/p>\n<p>Add <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/multiple-assignees\">multiple assignees<\/a> to a single task or even an entire <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/4010016-teams-how-to-create-user-groups\">Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>We got a breakfast buffet full of options for you!.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26258\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1068px) 100vw, 1068px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0.png 1068w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-768x759.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-700x692.png 700w\" alt=\"Creating new tasks in ClickUp\" width=\"1068\" height=\"1056\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Adding single and multiple assignees for a new task in ClickUp<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"19-clickup-solution-2-statuses-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp solution #2: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/831184-statuses\">Statuses<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>If you want to visualize the journey of your task from to-do to done, Statuses is the way to go.<\/p>\n<p>You can use simple Statuses when tasks need to be either <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/2733874-done-statuses\">done<\/a> or not done.<\/p>\n<p>Other times, customize the task statuses depending on your requirements in <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/887681-folders-lists-what-are-they\">Lists, Folders,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/2705244-what-are-spaces\">Spaces<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>What? Did you think we\u2019d restrict Custom Statuses to just the Board view?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>No way!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26259\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-1.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1272px) 100vw, 1272px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-1.png 1272w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-1-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-1-768x787.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-1-700x718.png 700w\" alt=\"Custom Status in ClickUp\" width=\"1272\" height=\"1304\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Creating Custom Statuses in ClickUp<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"20-problem-4-manual-effort\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem #4: Manual effort<\/h3>\n<p>Spreadsheets are T-I-R-I-N-G!<\/p>\n<p>Almost everything you do has to be a manual entry, whether you want to create a project management dashboard, build a report, track time, make a to-do\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26260\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/giphy-1.gif\" alt=\"a man saying everything \" width=\"500\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As a project manager, you\u2019re balancing multiple projects, tasks, and meetings.<\/p>\n<p><em>After all that work, do you have time for typing furiously in a spreadsheet?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a waste of time, and we all know it can cost money. \ud83d\udcb0<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"21-clickup-solution-1-automations-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp solution #1: <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/automations\">Automations<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Forget spreadsheets and try ClickUp\u2019s Automations to never re-do repetitive tasks.<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is set a combination of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3904925-automation-triggers\"><strong>Triggers<\/strong><\/a>: decide what should happen for the Automation to start<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3904928-automation-conditions\"><strong>Conditions<\/strong><\/a>: define the circumstances for the Automation to continue<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3904933-automation-actions\"><strong>Actions<\/strong><\/a>: set what should happen as a result of the Triggers and Conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Then?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sit back and relax as ClickUp does the work for you. \ud83e\udd42<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26261\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/customautomation.gif\" alt=\"Creating Custom Automation in ClickUp\" width=\"960\" height=\"498\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Setting custom automation in ClickUp<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"22-clickup-solution-2-templates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp solution #2: Templates<\/h4>\n<p>Templates in ClickUp are a great way to work <strong>smart<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can use and create templates for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/task-templates\">Tasks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\">Workflows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/1368639-status-templates\">Statuses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/checklist-templates\">Checklists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3983740-doc-templates\">Docs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See!<\/p>\n<p>You can template literally anything.<\/p>\n<p>And <strong>unlike<\/strong> spreadsheet templates, you can easily customize or even build your own ClickUp templates without a guide.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"23-problem-5-the-mobile-view-isn%E2%80%99t-convenient\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem #5. The mobile view isn\u2019t convenient<\/h3>\n<p>Some things are just not meant for mobile screens.<\/p>\n<p>Like that embarrassing picture your best friend will tag you in <strong>or<\/strong> spreadsheets on a mobile app.<\/p>\n<p>Your life will have a whole lot of squinting and scrolling because tiny screens <strong>aren\u2019t<\/strong> for spreadsheets.<\/p>\n<p>Save your eyesight with\u2026<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"24-clickup-solution-well-optimized-mobile-apps-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp solution: well-optimized <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/download\">mobile apps<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Luckily, ClickUp is a squint-free project management solution. With its well-optimized mobile apps for both Android and iOS, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Track projects<\/li>\n<li>Assign and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/task-scheduling-software\/\">schedule tasks<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Converse with your teammates<\/li>\n<li>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/reminders\">Reminders<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/dates-and-times\">Due Dates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26242\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Home-1400x771.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Home-1400x771.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Home-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Home-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Home-1536x846.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Home-2048x1127.png 2048w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Home-700x385.png 700w\" alt=\"Home view in ClickUp's mobile app\" width=\"1400\" height=\"771\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Viewing tasks and calendar in ClickUp\u2019s mobile app<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"25-problem-6-no-time-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem #6: No time tracking<\/h3>\n<p>Time tracking on a spreadsheet is as ancient as flip phones.<\/p>\n<p><em>With automation taking over, who even makes manual time entries in 2021?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>And even if you do use a spreadsheet for time tracking, sorry to say this, but you\u2019re wasting time in the process of tracking time.<\/p>\n<p><em>Why not automate it?<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"26-clickup-solution-project-time-tracking-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp solution: <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/project-time-tracking\">Project Time Tracking<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>ClickUp brings managing project tasks and time tracking to the same platform.<\/p>\n<p>Hit the <em>play<\/em> icon to automatically track task duration as you work, and feel free to jump between tasks any time you want.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26263\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/timers.gif\" alt=\"Project time tracking with ClickUp's time tracker \" width=\"1440\" height=\"714\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tracking time with the time tracker in ClickUp<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our native time tracker is also a <strong>global timer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>What\u2019s that?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It means you can start the timer from one device and stop it from another. \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"27-problem-7-limited-integrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem #7: Limited integrations<\/h3>\n<p>For effective project management, you want a tool that can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Either do it all<\/li>\n<li>Or communicate with other productivity tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The first point is far from true for spreadsheets.<\/p>\n<p>But what about <strong>integrations<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26265\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DelectableCooperativeGreatdane-size_restricted.gif\" alt=\"Schitt's Creek Stevie saying not gonna happen\" width=\"258\" height=\"254\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sorry to break your heart, but spreadsheets aren\u2019t super supportive of integrations either.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Excel integrates with no non-Microsoft tools. Not directly, at least.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Do you agree that for a <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>project management spreadsheet Excel<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> isn\u2019t ideal?\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Then check out this list of <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/excel-alternatives\/\"><strong><em>top Excel alternatives<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"28-clickup-solution-tons-of-integrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp solution: tons of integrations<\/h4>\n<p>ClickUp is an integration wonderland. You can directly integrate with several popular tools, including <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\/github\">Github<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\/toggl\">Toggl<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\/box-cloud-storage\">Box<\/a>, and more!<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t find the tool you want, our <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/zapier\">Zapier<\/a> integration is ready to help connect ClickUp with over 1000 tools.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26267\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-2.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-2.png 1016w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-2-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-2-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pasted-image-0-2-700x336.png 700w\" alt=\"ClickUp and Zapier integration\" width=\"1016\" height=\"488\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>But hey! We\u2019re not done yet.<\/p>\n<p>ClickUp has more <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\">features<\/a> in store for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set project <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/goals\">Goals in ClickUp<\/a> and create a work breakdown structure with targets, objectives, and sprints<\/li>\n<li>Manage emails right from ClickUp with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/email-project-management\">Email ClickApp<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use Sprint Widgets to view sprint data in the form of a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/velocity-chart\/\">velocity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/burn-up-chart\/\">burnup<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/burndown-charts\/\">burndown chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Work even when the wifi is down with <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/3161134-offline-mode\">Offline Mode<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Takedown meeting notes or project planning ideas with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/notepad\">ClickUp\u2019s Notepad<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Give your client, stakeholder, or anyone outside the Workspace access to Gantt Chart, Timeline, etc. with <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6309298874775-Public-sharing-overview\">Public Sharing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"29-break-free-from-spreadsheet-cells\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Break Free From Spreadsheet Cells<\/h2>\n<p>Spreadsheets <strong>simply<\/strong> aren\u2019t built for project management.<\/p>\n<p><em>Why would you want to spend your precious time trying to force a <\/em><em>tool<\/em><em> to do something it was never meant to do?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Instead, use powerful project management software that can reduce your workload and let you track projects in an organized manner.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, use ClickUp.<\/p>\n<p>It supports project, task, <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6304291811479-Time-Tracking-overview\">time<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/2957090-docs-in-clickup\">document<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/resource-management\/\">resource management <\/a>with endless <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/custom-fields\">customization<\/a> possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>If this all-in-one solution doesn\u2019t spell <em>ultimate <\/em><em>project<\/em> <em>management<\/em>, we don\u2019t know what will.<\/p>\n<p><em>So what do you say?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">Join ClickUp for free today<\/a> to make all your project management wishes come true!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26268\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/TallTautBlackfootedferret-size_restricted.gif\" alt=\"Schitt's Creek Alexis 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