Auto Assign in olooa
The Auto Assign feature in olooa allows you to automatically assign team members to specific tasks or stages each time a new project is created. This streamlines your workflow by ensuring that key team members are always assigned to their respective roles without the need to manually add them to each project.
In this article, we’ll explain how to set up auto assignments when adding a new team member and how to adjust their auto assignment later on.
How to Set Auto Assign When Adding a New Team Member
Go to the Team Tab
Open the project and navigate to the Team tab.
Click Add to Add a New Team Member
In the Team tab, click the Add button to invite a new team member to the project.
Set Auto Assign
When adding the team member, you’ll see the option to configure an Auto Assign setting. Choose the stages or tasks you want the team member to be automatically assigned to for future projects.
Save and Invite
Once you’ve set the auto assignment, click Save to invite the team member. From now on, whenever a new project is created, the team member will automatically be assigned to the stages or tasks you’ve specified.
How to Adjust Auto Assign for Existing Team Members
Go to the Team Tab
Open the project and navigate to the Team tab.
Click on the Team Member's Name
Locate the team member whose auto assignment you want to adjust. Click on their name to open their profile pop-up.
Adjust Auto Assign Settings
In the profile pop-up, you’ll find the Auto Assign option. Here, you can modify which stages or tasks the team member will be automatically assigned to for future projects.
Save Changes
After adjusting the auto assignment settings, click Save to apply the changes. The updated auto assign settings will take effect for all new projects.
Why Auto Assign is Useful
Streamlined Workflow
Auto Assign ensures that key team members are always assigned to their respective stages or tasks without manual intervention. This saves time and reduces the chance of overlooking important assignments.Consistency Across Projects
By using Auto Assign, you maintain a consistent team structure across all projects, ensuring that the right people are always in place from the start.Easy Adjustments
You can easily update or modify auto assignments at any time, allowing for flexibility if a team member’s role or responsibilities change.Efficient Project Setup
Auto Assign speeds up the process of setting up new projects, allowing you to focus more on content creation and less on administrative tasks.
Need More Help?
If you have questions about setting up or adjusting auto assignments, feel free to reach out to our support team or explore more help articles in the olooa Help Center.