How to setup a project management dashboard

How to Set Up a Project Management Dashboard for Van Conversion

A project management dashboard is an essential tool for managing and organizing your van conversion project. In this guide, we'll walk you through setting up a comprehensive dashboard using Notion, which includes a Kanban board, Gantt chart, to-do list, calendar, finance tracker, and supplies list. You can either build the dashboard yourself or duplicate our pre-built dashboard at thevanconversion.com/dashboard.

The Final Product

Before we dive into creating the dashboard, let's take a look at the final product. The dashboard is designed to help you manage every aspect of your van conversion project, from task management to budget tracking. With 58 pre-populated tasks, further broken down into subtasks with guides and illustrations, you'll have everything you need to get started on your van conversion journey.

Here is a complete guide on how to setup your own van conversion dashboard in Notion.

Step-by-Step Guide to Building Your Own Project Management Dashboard

1. Kanban Board

A Kanban board is a visual way to manage your tasks and see the progress of your project at a glance. To set up a Kanban board in Notion:

  1. Create a new page and select "Board" as the template.

  2. Customize the board columns to represent the stages of your project, such as "To Do," "In Progress," and "Completed."

  3. Add tasks to the board and assign them to the appropriate columns.

  4. Use labels to categorize tasks, such as "Electrical," "Plumbing," and "Carpentry."

2. Gantt Chart

A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that displays the timeline of your project, showing when tasks are scheduled to start and end. To create a Gantt chart in Notion:

  1. Create a new page and select "Timeline" as the template.

  2. Add tasks to the timeline and set the start and end dates.

  3. Use the drag-and-drop feature to adjust task durations and dependencies.

  4. Customize the view to display the timeline by day, week, or month.

3. To-Do List

A to-do list helps you keep track of tasks that need to be completed. To create a to-do list in Notion:

  1. Create a new page and select "List" as the template.

  2. Add tasks to the list and use checkboxes to mark them as complete.

  3. Use tags to categorize tasks, such as "Urgent" or "Low Priority."

  4. Sort and filter the list to view tasks by category, due date, or completion status.

4. Calendar

A calendar helps you visualize your project timeline and keep track of important dates. To create a calendar in Notion:

  1. Create a new page and select "Calendar" as the template.

  2. Add tasks, events, and deadlines to the calendar.

  3. Use color-coding to differentiate between task types or project phases.

  4. Customize the view to display the calendar by week, month, or year.

5. Finance Tracker

A finance tracker helps you monitor your project budget and track expenses. To create a finance tracker in Notion:

  1. Create a new page and select "Table" as the template.

  2. Add columns for expense categories, such as "Materials," "Labor," and "Tools."

  3. Input your budget and actual expenses for each category.

  4. Use formulas to calculate the total budget, total expenses, and remaining budget.

6. Supplies List

A supplies list helps you keep track of materials and tools needed for your project. To create a supplies list in Notion:

  1. Create a new page and select "Table" as the template.

  2. Add columns for item names, quantities, prices, and vendors.

  3. Input the information for each item you need to purchase.

  4. Sort and filter the list to view items by category, price, or vendor.

Conclusion

With this comprehensive project management dashboard, you'll have everything you need to plan, manage, and complete your van conversion project. Remember, you can either build the dashboard yourself following the steps above or duplicate our pre-built dashboard at thevanconversion.com/dashboard. 


Happy van converting!

 Mark lesson complete