{"id":205680,"date":"2023-11-02T17:21:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T08:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/?p=205680"},"modified":"2023-11-02T17:21:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T08:21:58","slug":"chart-of-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/chart-of-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a progress chart in Google Sheets?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>If a &#8220;progress chart&#8221; is created to visualize the progress of work, the progress of each member will not be assigned to a specific person, and the project will proceed smoothly. Many companies use Google Sheets as a method of creating progress charts.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>However, many people may be worried that they do not know how to create a proper progress chart in Google Sheets.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>In this issue, <b>we will focus on how to create a progress management chart with Google Sheets and some points to keep in mind<\/b> for below people.<\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<ul>\n \t<li>&#8220;I want to create a progress chart in Google Sheets, but I do not know the correct method.&#8221;<\/li>\n \t<li>&#8220;I want to know what I should pay attention to when I manage progress with Google Sheets.&#8221;<\/li>\n \t<li>&#8220;I want to make my project successful by managing the progress without omissions.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>If so, this article will help you understand how to create a progress chart using Google Sheets and make your team&#8217;s work go smoothly.<\/div>\n<div class=\"article_banner\"><br \/>\n    <hr \/>\"There is no easy way to stock information within the company.\"<br \/>\n            The simplest tool to stock information \"Stock\".\n        <br \/><br \/>Simpler than any other tool, so that anyone can start to use easily.<br \/><a class=\"stock_body_ad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_body_ad', 'value': '0'});\">https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/<\/a>\n    <hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Why_is_progress_management_necessary\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Why is progress management necessary?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1_Team_progress_becomes_visible\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> (1) Team progress becomes visible<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2_Preventing_omission_of_tasks\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> (2) Preventing omission of tasks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_Quick_response_to_problems\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.3<\/span> (3) Quick response to problems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_create_a_progress_chart_using_Google_Sheets\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> How to create a progress chart using Google Sheets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_effective_ways_to_use_an_Google_Sheets_progress_chart\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> 3 effective ways to use an Google Sheets progress chart<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1_Protect_cells\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> (1) Protect cells<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2_Utilize_functions\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> (2) Utilize functions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_Using_pull-down_settings\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> (3) Using pull-down settings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4_Use_of_templates\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.4<\/span> (4) Use of templates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_tool_for_making_and_managing_progress_chart_Easier_than_Google_Sheets\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Best tool for making and managing progress chart Easier than Google Sheets<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#StockA_tool_that_even_those_with_no_IT_skills_can_use_without_explanation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">4.1<\/span> Stock\uff5cA tool that even those with no IT skills can use without explanation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_demerits_of_progress_management_with_Google_Sheets\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> 3 demerits of progress management with Google Sheets<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1_Difficult_to_view_on_smartphones_and_tablets\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.1<\/span> (1) Difficult to view on smartphones and tablets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2_Time-consuming_to_update_information\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.2<\/span> (2) Time-consuming to update information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_Information_sharing_is_not_smooth\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.3<\/span> (3) Information sharing is not smooth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Summary_of_How_to_create_a_progress_chart_in_Google_Sheets\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Summary of How to create a progress chart in Google Sheets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Why_is_progress_management_necessary\">Why is progress management necessary?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>Here are 3 reasons why you need progress management. To achieve the following benefits, if you have issues with progress management, improve it as soon as possible.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"1_Team_progress_becomes_visible\">(1) Team progress becomes visible<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>The first reason why progress management is necessary is to make the progress of team visible.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Sharing progress with all members of the team will prevent duplication of tasks. Furthermore, by keeping track of the number of man-hours and schedule of work, <b>it is also possible to see whether each individual task is progressing smoothly.<\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Even if task of one person is delayed, the progress chart will help you visualize the task and assign the task to the employee who can spare the time.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"2_Preventing_omission_of_tasks\">(2) Preventing omission of tasks<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Next, progress management also has the role of preventing the omission of tasks.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>By creating a progress chart, <b>you can see at a glance which tasks are due<\/b>, so there is no need to worry about &#8220;I forgot I had a task&#8221;.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>However, if you do not identify tasks before creating a progress chart, the risk of omissions increases.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"3_Quick_response_to_problems\">(3) Quick response to problems<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Finally, progress management will enable you to deal with problems promptly.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>If progress is shared, even if a member is behind on a task, it can be noticed immediately. <b>This allows for speedy response, such as adjusting schedules and reallocating tasks.<\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>In this way, the risk of missed deadlines is greatly reduced if problems can be quickly followed up on when they occur.<\/div>\n<div class=\"article_banner\"><br \/>\n    <hr \/>\"There is no easy way to stock information within the company.\"<br \/>\n            The simplest tool to stock information \"Stock\".\n        <br \/><br \/>Simpler than any other tool, so that anyone can start to use easily.<br \/><a class=\"stock_body_ad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_body_ad', 'value': '0'});\">https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/<\/a>\n    <hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_create_a_progress_chart_using_Google_Sheets\">How to create a progress chart using Google Sheets<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>To create a progress chart in Google Sheet, follow these steps<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>1. Describe the parent and child tasks, the person in charge, and the progress status<\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>First, list the parent and child tasks, the person in charge, and the progress status. If the person in charge of each task is clear, it will make it easier to contact them immediately in case of any problems and to collaborate with them in daily work.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"stock-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-10.45.12.png\" alt=\"Image of item of progress chart\" width=\"500\"><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>2. Enter the date of the project period<\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Next, enter the date of the project period, which is inefficient if done manually. So, as shown in the figure below, click on the &#8220;9\/4\/23&#8221; cell and pull the cross that appears in the lower right corner to the right to automatically enter the date and day of the week.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-10.48.16.png\" alt=\"Image of the picture before entering date automatically\" width=\"700\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-10.49.18.png\" alt=\"Image that was entered the date automatically width=\"700\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>3. Drawing a gantt chart<\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Draw a gantt chart by filling in each task from its start date to its due date in any color. A Gantt chart is a chart to visualize the progress of work.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>In the case of the chart below, you can instantly see that Task 1, &#8220;Making Documents A&#8221;, was started on 9\/4\/23 and should be completed by 9\/5\/23.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-10.52.55.png\" alt=\"Image of showing Gantt chart the task\" width=\"700\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Then, if you set up rules such as &#8220;Fill in completed tasks in a different color&#8221; or &#8220;Enter &#8216;completed&#8217; in the progress column,&#8221; the status of the task will also become easier to understand.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-10.55.14-1.png\" alt=\"Image of showing the status of task\" width=\"700\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>By following the above steps, anyone can create an easy-to-read Google Sheets progress chart.<\/div>\n<div class=\"article_banner\"><br \/>\n    <hr \/>\"There is no easy way to stock information within the company.\"<br \/>\n            The simplest tool to stock information \"Stock\".\n        <br \/><br \/>Simpler than any other tool, so that anyone can start to use easily.<br \/><a class=\"stock_body_ad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_body_ad', 'value': '0'});\">https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/<\/a>\n    <hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"3_effective_ways_to_use_an_Google_Sheets_progress_chart\">3 effective ways to use an Google Sheets progress chart<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>Here we introduce three effective ways to use an Google Sheets progress chart. By practicing the following, you can prevent input errors and reduce the man-hours required for inputting information into the progress chart.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"1_Protect_cells\">(1) Protect cells<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>First of all, it is important to protect cells in order to separate &#8220;editable and non-editable&#8221; areas. Therefore, set the editable range by using &#8220;Protect Cells&#8221; as shown in the figure below.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>The procedure is to select a range that anyone can edit, and then click on <b>pull down of sheet name > [Protect Sheet] > [Set permissions]<\/b>.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-10.57.56.png\" alt=\"Image of setting the range of permission to edit\" width=\"700\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Then, you can set the permission in detail as below, for example, if you invite specific member to access the sheets, the member who is invited can edit the cell that is designated only.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"stock-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-10.58.51.png\" alt=\"Image of setting permission any member\" width=\"300\"><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>By restricting the edit range as described above, you can reduce the risk of members accidentally editing important parts of the document.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"2_Utilize_functions\">(2) Utilize functions<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Next, the NETWORKDAYS.INTL function is used to visualize the time spent on each task.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>In the NETWORKDAYS.INTL function, select the task start date, due date, and holiday pattern, and enter [=NETWORKDAYS.INTL(start date, due date, holiday pattern)] in the appropriate cell. In the example below, the holiday pattern is set to the first Saturday and Sunday off(This pattern is &#8220;1&#8221;).<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-12.13.57.png\" alt=\"Image of setting functions regarding the working day left\" width=\"700\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>It is recommended to use the function as shown above to accurately display the work hours.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"3_Using_pull-down_settings\">(3) Using pull-down settings<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>If you have predefined input items, use pull-down settings to reduce the time required for text input.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>To use pull-down settings, select the appropriate cell and click <b>[Data] > [Data validation]<\/b>.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-11.11.56.png\" alt=\"Image of choosing the rule of entering data\" width=\"700\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Next, set the items that are [Done, Work in progress, Before working] in above image, and click [Done] to complete the setting.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-11.14.25-1.png\" alt=\"Image of rule of entering data in detail\" width=\"700\">\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Once the settings are complete, you can select the item you entered in [Data validation rule] with a single click, as shown below, saving you the trouble of typing it over and over again.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2023-09-06-11.15.37.png\" alt=\"Image of choosing pull down\" width=\"700\">\n\n<h3><span id=\"4_Use_of_templates\">(4) Use of templates<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Finally, the use of templates is another effective way to operate a progress chart.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>In general, many Google Sheets progress charts have special templates that can be downloaded free of charge from other site. By using a template, it is not necessary to create a structure from scratch, and it is easier to prevent omissions in the content.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Therefore, <b>to reduce man-hours and errors in creating progress charts, consider using Google Sheets templates.<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"article_banner\"><br \/>\n    <hr \/>\"There is no easy way to stock information within the company.\"<br \/>\n            The simplest tool to stock information \"Stock\".\n        <br \/><br \/>Simpler than any other tool, so that anyone can start to use easily.<br \/><a class=\"stock_body_ad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_body_ad', 'value': '0'});\">https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/<\/a>\n    <hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_tool_for_making_and_managing_progress_chart_Easier_than_Google_Sheets\">Best tool for making and managing progress chart Easier than Google Sheets<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>Below are tool that allow you to manage progress of project more easily than Google Sheets.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Progress management with Google Sheets is required the difficult processes that need to manage url of many sheets, set permission, and occur delay caused by plenty of data.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>In the first place, Google Sheets is burdensome for managers because they have to add rows, columns, and sheets every time the number of tasks increases. Therefore, if there is an &#8220;information sharing tool&#8221; that allows information to be left in a notebook, it is possible to get rid of complicated file management and solve the need for e-mail.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>However, multifunctional information sharing tools should be avoided because people who are not good at IT will not be able to use them. So, the best choice for team progress management is an information sharing tool <b><mark><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_text_link', 'value': '0'});\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:blue\">Stock<\/a><\/b> that even those from a non-IT company can easily use.<\/mark><\/b><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&#8220;Note&#8221; of Stock allow you to stock all kinds of information, and &#8220;Task&#8221; linked to the Note allow you to check the progress of team without getting mixed up on the topic. Stock also has a &#8220;Message&#8221; feature that solves the need to call or email each time to ask about progress.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"StockA_tool_that_even_those_with_no_IT_skills_can_use_without_explanation\">Stock\uff5cA tool that even those with no IT skills can use without explanation<\/span><\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_top', 'value': '0'});\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1874 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1e4giw8bkqfro.cloudfront.net\/stock_media\/en\/stock_top_2.png\" alt=\"TopPage of Stock\" width=\"600\" data-dummy-height=\"227\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>The simplest tool to stock information \"Stock\"<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" class=\"mn_test_link_top\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_top', 'value': '0'});\">https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div>Stock is the simplest tool to stock information. Stock solves the problem, \"there is no easy way to stock information within the company\".<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>With Stock, anyone can easily store all kinds of information, including text information such as requirements, images, and files, using the Note feature.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>In addition, by using the \"Task\" and \"Message\" functions, you can communicate with each topic described in the Note, so that information is not dispersed here and there and work can always be carried out in an organized manner.<\/div>\n<h4>\uff1cWhy do we recommend Stock?\uff1e<\/h4>\n<ol>\n    <li><b>A tool for companies that are not familiar with IT<\/b>\n        <div>You don't need to have any IT expertise to get started.<\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li><b>Simple and usable by anyone<\/b>\n        <div>Stock is so simple that anyone can use it without any unnecessary features.<\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li><b>Amazingly easy information storing and task management<\/b>\n        <div>It is amazingly easy to store information such as shared information within a company, and intuitive task management is also possible.<\/div>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"stock_area_pricing\">\n    <h4>\uff1cStock's pricing\uff1e<\/h4>\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/pricing.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_pricing', 'value': '0'});\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1078\" src=\"https:\/\/d1e4giw8bkqfro.cloudfront.net\/stock_media\/stock_pricing_en_240903.png\" alt=\"Stock's fee plan page\" width=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p>\n    <ul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n        <li>        <!-- MN102\u304c\u7d42\u308f\u3063\u305f\u3089event_label: 'Stock_pricing'\u306egtag\u3092\u524a\u9664 -->\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/pricing.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pricingBtn\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_pricing', 'value': '0'});gtag('event', 'Stock_pricing', {'event_category': '205680', 'value': '0'})\">\n            Free plan        <\/a>\n\uff1a<b>Free<\/b><\/li>\n        <li>        <!-- MN102\u304c\u7d42\u308f\u3063\u305f\u3089event_label: 'Stock_pricing'\u306egtag\u3092\u524a\u9664 -->\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/pricing.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pricingBtn\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_pricing', 'value': '0'});gtag('event', 'Stock_pricing', {'event_category': '205680', 'value': '0'})\">\n            Business plan        <\/a>\n\uff1a<b>$5 \/ User \/ Month<\/b><\/li>\n        <li>        <!-- MN102\u304c\u7d42\u308f\u3063\u305f\u3089event_label: 'Stock_pricing'\u306egtag\u3092\u524a\u9664 -->\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/pricing.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pricingBtn\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_pricing', 'value': '0'});gtag('event', 'Stock_pricing', {'event_category': '205680', 'value': '0'})\">\n            Enterprise plan        <\/a>\n\uff1a<b>$10 \/ User \/ Month<\/b><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <p>*Minimum number of users: 5 users<\/p>\n    <p>        <!-- MN102\u304c\u7d42\u308f\u3063\u305f\u3089event_label: 'Stock_pricing'\u306egtag\u3092\u524a\u9664 -->\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/pricing.html?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"pricingBtn\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_pricing', 'value': '0'});gtag('event', 'Stock_pricing', {'event_category': '205680', 'value': '0'})\">\n            https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/pricing.html        <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article_link_button_container\">\n    <a class=\"btn-square-little-rich detail_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_button', 'value': '0'});\">For more information about Stock<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article_banner\"><br \/>\n    <hr \/>\"There is no easy way to stock information within the company.\"<br \/>\n            The simplest tool to stock information \"Stock\".\n        <br \/><br \/>Simpler than any other tool, so that anyone can start to use easily.<br \/><a class=\"stock_body_ad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_body_ad', 'value': '0'});\">https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/<\/a>\n    <hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"3_demerits_of_progress_management_with_Google_Sheets\">3 demerits of progress management with Google Sheets<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>Here are 3 demerits of using Google Sheets for progress management.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"1_Difficult_to_view_on_smartphones_and_tablets\">(1) Difficult to view on smartphones and tablets<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>The first demerit is that it is difficult to view on a smartphone or tablet.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>For example, <b>when viewing an Google Sheets progress chart on a smartphone, it takes a lot of scrolling.<\/b> In addition, because the screen is small, problems such as &#8220;inputting incorrect data&#8221; or &#8220;deleting important information&#8221; are not uncommon.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Thus, Google Sheets has demerits that make it difficult to view and operate on smartphones and tablets.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"2_Time-consuming_to_update_information\">(2) Time-consuming to update information<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>The second demerit of using Google Sheets is that it takes time to update information.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Although Google Sheets is managed in a url format, the file must be opened and edited each time it is updated. In addition, it is difficult to see at a glance &#8220;who updated what and where&#8221;.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>As a result, &#8220;no one updates the progress chart and before you know it, it is no longer in use&#8221;.<\/div>\n\n<h3><span id=\"3_Information_sharing_is_not_smooth\">(3) Information sharing is not smooth<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>The third demerit is the lack of smooth information sharing.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Since Google Sheets has function that leaves comment, but it does not have an information sharing function, files must be shared by attaching them to e-mails. However, with e-mail, it is tedious and time-consuming to set up Cc and Bcc and to create greeting messages.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>On the other hand, an &#8220;information sharing tool&#8221; that allows communication in the form of a notebook solves the need for e-mail, making it more suitable for progress management than Google Sheets. In particular, if <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_text_link', 'value': '0'});\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:blue\">Stock<\/a><\/b> allows &#8220;Message&#8221; to be tied to &#8220;Note&#8221;, there is no need to get mixed up on the topic.<\/div>\n<div class=\"article_banner\"><br \/>\n    <hr \/>\"There is no easy way to stock information within the company.\"<br \/>\n            The simplest tool to stock information \"Stock\".\n        <br \/><br \/>Simpler than any other tool, so that anyone can start to use easily.<br \/><a class=\"stock_body_ad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_body_ad', 'value': '0'});\">https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/<\/a>\n    <hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Summary_of_How_to_create_a_progress_chart_in_Google_Sheets\">Summary of How to create a progress chart in Google Sheets<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>We have focused on how to create a progress chart in Google Sheets and what to keep in mind.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Google Sheets is a low hurdle to use, and you can create a progress chart using functions and pull-down settings. However, it also requires time and effort to &#8220;share the file by e-mail&#8221; and &#8220;make sure it has not been accidentally edited or deleted&#8221;.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>On the other hand, an information sharing tool that allows users to exchange information in a notebook can manage progress more smoothly than Google Sheets. However, a multifunctional information sharing tool may not be usable by all employees, so the decision must be made based on whether the tool can be used by everyone without learning costs.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>In conclusion, the best choice for team progress management is <b><mark>&#8220;Stock,&#8221; which even those who is not familiar with IT can use without explanation<\/mark><\/b>.<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><b>Free registration takes only 1 minute<\/b>, so using <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_text_link', 'value': '0'});\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:blue\">Stock<\/a><\/b>, an information sharing tool, to streamline your progress management.<\/div>\n<div class=\"article_banner\"><br \/>\n    <hr \/>\"There is no easy way to stock information within the company.\"<br \/>\n            The simplest tool to stock information \"Stock\".\n        <br \/><br \/>Simpler than any other tool, so that anyone can start to use easily.<br \/><a class=\"stock_body_ad\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=205680\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'Stock', {'event_category': '205680', 'event_label': 'Stock_body_ad', 'value': '0'});\">https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/<\/a>\n    <hr \/>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If a &#8220;progress chart&#8221; is created to visualize the progress&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":200792,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-205680","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-project-management","8":"one-column","9":"ar-one-column","10":"au-one-column"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/analytics-3291738_640.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=205680"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":205681,"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/205680\/revisions\/205681"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/200792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=205680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=205680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stock-app.info\/en\/media\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=205680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}