Workbench by i-nexus Features
Portfolio Management (5)
Portfolio Types
Define multiple types of portfolios for projects, programs, and services.
Planning
Plan activities and tasks across various portfolios or programs.
Alignment
Align different kinds of portfolios with business and financial goals.
Portfolio Mix
Create the optimal mix of portfolios to achieve operational and financial goals.
Resource Allocation & Planning
Assign available resources (human and/or non-human) to various projects and tasks
Project Management (6)
Dependencies
Manage dependencies between projects from one or multiple portfolios.
Priorities
Assign priorities for projects that are part of portfolios.
Lean Management
Include lean project management features and best practices.
Deadline Management
Specify or track the date/time a project, task, etc., is due for completion
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Change Management
Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions
Resource Management (3)
Definition
Identify human and material resources and assign them to projects and portfolios.
Allocation
Resources can be allocated and reallocated across multiple projects and portfolios.
Optimization
Improve resource utilization across various projects and portfolios.
Data & Analytics (4)
Data Consolidation
Consolidate project and portfolio data from separate sources.
Visualizations
Provide custom project and portfolio monitoring visualizations.
Performance
Monitor the performance of different types of portfolios.
Risk Analysis
Perform risk analysis at the portfolio or project level.
Prepare (4)
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Strategy Model
Provide pre-defined strategy models that can be customized and combined by users
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Rules
Define rules to assign employees and resources to various strategic plans
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Frameworks
Support multiple strategy frameworks such as Balanced scorecard and OKR
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Plan (8)
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Vision Statement
Adds values, mission and vision statements to strategy plans
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Goals
Assigns goals to strategic plans and define owners and milestones for each goal.
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Collaboration
Allow users from multiple teams to collaborate on strategic planning and implementation.
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Cascade Planning
Ensures that various teams, departments, and business entities are aligned with the strategy of the company.
Strategic Planning
At a high level, visualize a preferred outcome, define goals and identify specific steps to achieve them
Project Planning
Organize and schedule projects
Scenario Planning
Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities
Activity Planning
Optimize (8)
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Progress Tracking
Monitor the progress of all activities related to strategy and identify opportunities for improvement.
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KPIs
Include KPIs to track the status and success of strategic operations.
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OKR
Define and monitor objectives, and key results (OKR).
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Task Progress Tracking
Track the status and progress of tasks
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Milestone Tracking
Monitor task progress and planned accomplishments to better manage project status
Goal Setting/Tracking
Establish measurable goals and objectives and track their progress over a specific period of time
Tasks (3)
Tasks
Allows users to create, modify, and delete tasks
Details
Helps users capture all relevant details required to perform tasks
Priority
Assigns priorities to tasks and allows admin to change priorities
Kanban Boards (3)
Kanban Cards
Provide standard Kanban cards for various types of tasks that can be modified by users
Drag and Drop
Allows users to drag and drop cards to rearrange them in a board
Visibility
Boards provide visibility accross all projects, tasks, and users
Planning (4)
Workflow
Define the stages of a workflow and assign tasks to each stage
Backlog
Tasks can be moved to a backlog based on priority and other criteria
Optimization
Ability to improve workflows and processes by analyzing the flow of tasks
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Execute (4)
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Performance
Track the performance of strategy execution tasks and identity opportunities for improvement
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Communication
Clearly communicate how strategy plans should be implemented accross all departments of the company
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Alignment
Align all staheholders involved to improve collaboration, visibility, and performance
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Performance
Track the performance of strategy execution tasks and identity opportunities for improvement
Strategy - Project and Portfolio Management (25)
Simulation
Simulate the outcomes of various business case scenarios and mix of projects
Tracking
Monitor the efficiency of strategic plans and how they are impacted by projects and portfolios
Planning
Create plans to implement activities to achieve strategic objectives
Objectives
Define strategic objectives related to project and portfolio management
Visiblity
Provide a 360 view of all projects and portfolios and their corresponding strategies
Alignment
Align project and portfolios with the strategic objectives of the company
Risk Management
Mitigate risks related to projects and portfolios that may impact strategic objectives
Implementation
Deploy strategic planning to project and portfolio management activities
Optimization
Help with continuous improvement and to adapt to strategy updates and market changes
Prioritization
Assign priorities to projects and portfolios based on strategic objectives
Timesheet Management
Track the amount of time spent on a job or task
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Resource Management
Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Requirements Management
Enables creation, management, and tracking of product requirements & features during product production/development
Assignment Management
Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Project Time Tracking
Measure time to completion or hours worked for projects
Status Tracking
Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Time & Expense Tracking
Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing
Project Tracking
Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish
ROI Tracking
Monitor conversion rates and analyze effectiveness and profitability of marketing efforts
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Portfolio Management
Overview of all programs that help compare initiatives, align projects with strategic goals and identify risk
Strategic Planning - Strategic Portfolio Management (8)
Objectives
Define strategic objectives related to project and portfolio management
Roadmaps
Support the creation of roadmaps that visualize the timeline and interdependencies of various portfolio elements
Demand management
Capture, evaluate, and prioritize demand from different parts of the organization, ensuring that resources are allocated to the most valuable initiatives.
Resource Planning
Assist with dynamic portfolio-level resource planning and what-if scenario modeling
Planning
Create plans to implement activities to achieve strategic objectives
Simulation
Simulate the outcomes of various business case scenarios and mix of projects
Prioritization
Assign priorities to projects and portfolios based on strategic objectives
Alignment
Align project and portfolios with the strategic objectives of the company
Strategic Management - Strategic Portfolio Management (8)
Visiblity
Provide a 360 view of all projects and portfolios and their corresponding strategies
Tracking
Monitor the efficiency of strategic plans and how they are impacted by projects and portfolios
Risk Management
Mitigate risks related to projects and portfolios that may impact strategic objectives
Implementation
Deploy strategic planning to project and portfolio management activities
Change Management
Facilitate the process of managing changes within the portfolio, including scope changes, resource adjustments, and schedule updates
Optimization
Help with continuous improvement and to adapt to strategy updates and market changes
Strategy Model
Provide pre-defined strategy models that can be customized and combined by users
Frameworks
Support multiple strategy frameworks such as Balanced scorecard and OKR
Data Analysis - Strategic Portfolio Management (3)
ESG Impact
Track environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics related to portfolios, such as gas emissions or diversity and inclusion
Financial Performance
Track the financial performance of portfolios in terms of cost savings, productivity improvements and increasd revenues
Forecasting
Enable forecasting future performance, resource requirements, and potential risks and opportunities
Artificial Intelligence - Strategic Portfolio Management (3)
Process Intelligence
Optimize workflows and processes using machine learning and natural language processing (NLP)
Predictive Insights
Use artificial intelligence to provide intelligent strategy modelling and proactive risk assessment
Virtual Agents
Provide an intelligent chatbot or virtual assistant that can answer questions, provide support, and automate tasks related to portfolio management
Agentic AI - Kanban Project Management (10)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Task Planning
Project Planning
Organize and schedule projects
Additional Functionality (122)
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Kanban Board
Visualization tool to organize and optimize tasks and track their status at every stage of workflow
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
Demand Forecasting
Forecast customer demand using historical insights and simulations
Multiple Projects
Ability to handle several projects simultaneously
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Project Templates
Pre-designed project plans that can be customized
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
Gantt/Timeline View
Visual representation of project's schedule, sequence and duration of tasks, benchmarks and dependencies
Agile Methodologies
Iterative project Management approach that involves technologies such as Kanban, Scrum, XP, APF, XPM and more
Planning Tools
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Project Workflow
Create, manage, or update project workflows.
Task Scheduling
Track and manage the scheduling of tasks
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Trend Analysis
Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies and predict future performance
KPI Monitoring
Tracking the status of previously identified performance measurements
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Ad hoc Reporting
Generate one-off reports that meet information requirements
Data Management
Ability to handle large datasets
Scorecards
Visual representation of performance data, enabling users to monitor progress, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Trend/Problem Indicators
Visually identify direction of development and areas that require attention
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
Self Service Data Preparation
Access, combine, transform, and store data without the help of an IT department
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
"What If" Scenarios
Method used in decision-making that allows businesses to input variables to forecast potential outcomes or possibilities
Benchmarking
Compare key metrics for the business against prominent players in the industry
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Data Extraction
Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources
Data Integration
Combining data from different sources and providing a unified view
Predictive Analytics
Predict future data based on historical data sets
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Prioritization
Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency
Financial Analysis
Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
Dashboard Creation
Creation and customization of dashboards
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Planning Tools
Idea Management
Create, collect, discuss, improve, and evaluate insights or alternative thinking before starting projects
Progress Reports
Document and report the progress of ongoing projects
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Roadmapping
Identifying desired outcomes and important milestones and creating a plan on how to achieve them
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Forecasting
Form predictions based on past and present data/trends
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Project Accounting
Manage and track financials on a project-to-project basis
Modeling & Simulation
Using physical, mathematical, or logical models as a basis for simulations to generate data for managerial or technical decision-making
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Charting
Manage patient documentation describing all clinical interactions, diagnoses, procedures, medications, etc.
Gantt/Timeline View
Visual representation of project's schedule, sequence and duration of tasks, benchmarks and dependencies
Sales Forecasting
Estimate of expected sales revenue within a specific time frame, such as quarterly, monthly or yearly based on past trends and reports.
Task Scheduling
Track and manage the scheduling of tasks
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Multiple Projects
Ability to handle several projects simultaneously
Gantt/Timeline View
Visual representation of project's schedule, sequence and duration of tasks, benchmarks and dependencies
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Assignment Management
Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Prioritization
Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Multi-board
Supports simultaneous creation and work on multiple Kanban boards
Task Progress Tracking
Track the status and progress of tasks
File Management
Create, save, and store files
Milestone Tracking
Monitor task progress and planned accomplishments to better manage project status
Planning Tools
Time Tracking
Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO)
KPI Monitoring
Tracking the status of previously identified performance measurements
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Projections
Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends
To-Do List
A digital list of items that need to be completed
Roadmapping
Identifying desired outcomes and important milestones and creating a plan on how to achieve them
Project Time Tracking
Measure time to completion or hours worked for projects
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Project Tracking
Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish
Charting
Manage patient documentation describing all clinical interactions, diagnoses, procedures, medications, etc.
Project Management
Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments
Project Templates
Pre-designed project plans that can be customized
@mentions
An @mention is a way to tag or notify a specific person about a message/post
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Visual Workflow Management
Create, design, and visually represent processes within the software
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Dependency Tracking
Track and manage task relationships and dependencies
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Supports Scrum
Ability to accommodate the methodology that incorporates frequent work reassessment and continuous short periods of focused work.
Deadline Management
Specify or track the date/time a project, task, etc., is due for completion
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
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