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Guides to project management by the hour

Practical guides to estimate hours, plan the week and log real time per task without spreadsheets.

Every guide starts from a criterion and then shows where it lives on the board: how to estimate a task, how to spread the week and how to read the deviation once the work is already moving. They are written for small teams that work by project and need to know how many hours are left before they run out.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I start if I have never estimated hours?
Start with the estimated versus dedicated hours guide: it explains the difference between both figures, how each one is recorded on a task and what deviation is normal for a team that has just started.
How much detail does an estimate need?
One number per task and a short note about what it covers is usually enough. Estimating in large blocks hides the tasks that drift; estimating in minutes creates upkeep nobody sustains.
Do these guides work if I do not use Syncro?
Yes. Each guide describes the method before showing where it lives in the product, so you can apply it with any board, spreadsheet or task manager.

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