Team Management
How to manage team members, roles, permissions, and invitations in your workspace
Team Management
Learn how to build and manage your team by adding members, configuring roles and permissions, sending invitations, and maintaining effective team collaboration.
Overview
Team management encompasses:
- Team Members: Add and manage workspace users
- Roles & Permissions: Control access and capabilities
- Invitations: Invite new team members to join
- Collaboration: Enable effective teamwork
- Security: Maintain workspace security and access control
Team Structure
Roles and Permissions
Your workspace uses a role-based permission system:
Admin Role
- Full workspace control
- All permissions enabled
- Can manage other admins
- Billing and subscription access
- Workspace settings configuration
Team Member Role
- Standard operational permissions
- Client and request management
- Service creation and management
- Limited administrative access
- Cannot modify workspace settings
Custom Roles (Advanced plans)
- Create custom permission sets
- Tailored access levels
- Specific feature access
- Department-based roles
Permission Categories
Client Management
view_clients: See client informationcreate_clients: Add new clientsedit_clients: Modify client detailsdelete_clients: Remove clientsmanage_client_organizations: Handle organizations
Request Management
view_all_requests: See all workspace requestscreate_requests: Create new requestsedit_requests: Modify request detailsupdate_request_status: Change request statusassign_requests: Assign requests to team membersdelete_requests: Remove requests
Service Management
view_services: See service catalogcreate_services: Add new servicesedit_services: Modify servicesdelete_services: Remove services
Financial Management
view_invoices: See billing informationcreate_invoices: Generate invoicesedit_invoices: Modify invoicessend_invoices: Send invoices to clientsmark_invoices_paid: Update payment status
Workspace Management
manage_workspace_settings: Configure workspacemanage_workspace_members: Handle team membersview_reports: Access analyticsmanage_integrations: Configure external tools
Adding Team Members
Prerequisites
- Permission:
manage_workspace_members - Available team member slots in your plan
- Valid email addresses for invitations
Direct Addition
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Navigate to Team
- Go to Team in the main navigation
- Click Add Team Member button
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Member Information
Required Fields: - Name: Full name of team member - Email: Valid email address (must be unique) - Role: Select appropriate role Optional Fields: - Position: Job title or department - Phone: Contact number - Avatar: Profile picture -
Role Assignment
- Choose from available roles
- Review permissions for selected role
- Consider access needs for their responsibilities
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Save and Invite
- Team member account created
- Invitation email sent automatically
- Member appears in team list
Team Invitations
Manage pending invitations:
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Send Invitations
- Go to Invitations section
- Click Create Invitation
- Fill invitation details and send
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Invitation Management
Available Actions: - Resend: Send invitation email again - Cancel: Remove pending invitation - View Details: See invitation information -
Invitation Status
- Pending: Invitation sent, awaiting response
- Accepted: User joined the workspace
- Expired: Invitation timeout reached
- Cancelled: Invitation manually cancelled
Managing Team Members
Viewing Team Information
Team Member Details
- Basic information (name, email, position)
- Role and permissions
- Join date and last activity
- Request assignments and workload
- Performance metrics
Team Overview
- Total team member count
- Role distribution
- Active vs. inactive members
- Recent activity summary
Editing Team Members
Modifiable Information
- Name and contact details
- Position and department
- Role assignment
- Avatar and profile information
Role Changes
- Promote or demote team members
- Adjust permissions as needed
- Review access implications
- Notify member of changes
Team Member Actions
Deactivate Member
- Temporarily disable access
- Preserve member data and history
- Can be reactivated later
- Frees up team member slot
Remove Member
- Permanently remove from workspace
- Archive member data safely
- Cannot be undone
- Transfer assignments to other members
Reset Password
- Send password reset email
- Help members regain access
- Security measure for compromised accounts
Role Management
Understanding Roles
Default Roles
- Admin: Complete workspace control
- Team Member: Standard operational access
- Client: Client portal access only
Role Hierarchy
- Admins can manage all roles
- Team members have limited admin capabilities
- Clients have no admin access
Custom Role Creation (Advanced)
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Create New Role
- Go to Workspace Settings > Roles & Permissions
- Click Create Custom Role
- Define role name and description
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Permission Configuration
- Select specific permissions
- Group related permissions
- Test permission combinations
- Save role configuration
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Role Assignment
- Assign to team members
- Monitor role effectiveness
- Adjust permissions as needed
Permission Best Practices
Principle of Least Privilege
- Grant minimum necessary permissions
- Regular permission audits
- Remove unused access
- Monitor permission usage
Role Segregation
- Separate operational and administrative roles
- Department-specific access
- Project-based permissions
- Temporary elevated access
Team Collaboration Features
Communication Tools
Internal Messaging
- Team member communication
- Project discussions
- File sharing
- Notification management
Request Collaboration
- Comment on requests
- Share updates and progress
- Assign tasks within requests
- Collaborative file management
Workload Management
Assignment Tracking
- Monitor team member workloads
- Balance request assignments
- Track completion rates
- Identify bottlenecks
Performance Metrics
- Individual productivity
- Team performance trends
- Goal tracking
- Recognition opportunities
Notification Management
Team Notifications
- Request assignments
- Status updates
- Comment mentions
- Due date reminders
Notification Preferences
- Email notification settings
- In-app notification preferences
- Frequency controls
- Priority filtering
Security and Access Control
Access Management
Login Security
- Strong password requirements
- Two-factor authentication (if available)
- Session management
- Regular access reviews
Data Protection
- Role-based data access
- Audit logging
- Privacy controls
- Compliance measures
Workspace Security
Member Monitoring
- Activity tracking
- Unusual behavior detection
- Access pattern analysis
- Security incident response
Regular Audits
- Permission reviews
- Role effectiveness assessment
- Security compliance checks
- Access cleanup
Advanced Team Features
Team Analytics
Performance Tracking
- Individual productivity metrics
- Team collaboration statistics
- Goal achievement rates
- Performance trends
Workload Analysis
- Request distribution
- Capacity planning
- Skill utilization
- Resource optimization
Integration Management
External Tools
- Connect productivity tools
- Synchronize team data
- Automate workflows
- Enhance collaboration
API Access
- Team member API tokens
- Integration permissions
- Rate limiting
- Security controls
Best Practices
Team Building
- Clear Roles: Define responsibilities clearly
- Proper Onboarding: Comprehensive new member training
- Regular Reviews: Periodic permission and role audits
- Communication: Establish team communication standards
Security Management
- Access Controls: Implement appropriate restrictions
- Regular Audits: Review permissions regularly
- Incident Response: Prepare for security issues
- Training: Educate team on security practices
Performance Optimization
- Balanced Workloads: Distribute work fairly
- Skill Development: Support team member growth
- Recognition: Acknowledge good performance
- Feedback: Regular performance discussions
Collaboration Enhancement
- Communication Tools: Use built-in messaging features
- Shared Goals: Align team objectives
- Process Standardization: Establish consistent workflows
- Knowledge Sharing: Encourage information exchange
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Invitation Not Received
- Check email address accuracy
- Review spam/junk folders
- Resend invitation if needed
- Verify email configuration
Permission Problems
- Review role assignments
- Check specific permissions
- Verify feature availability in plan
- Contact workspace administrator
Access Issues
- Verify account status (active/inactive)
- Check password reset needs
- Review workspace membership
- Validate login credentials
Team Member Limits
- Check current plan limitations
- Review active member count
- Consider plan upgrade
- Remove inactive members
Performance Issues
Slow Team Loading
- Review team member count
- Check for large avatar files
- Optimize browser performance
- Clear cache if needed
Notification Problems
- Verify notification settings
- Check email configuration
- Review notification preferences
- Test notification delivery
Integration Issues
External Tool Problems
- Verify integration configuration
- Check API permissions
- Review connection status
- Test integration functionality
Sync Issues
- Check data synchronization
- Verify integration permissions
- Review error logs
- Contact integration support
Getting Help
For issues not covered here:
- Verify your administrative permissions
- Check workspace plan limitations
- Review team member status and roles
- Contact support for technical assistance
- Consult workspace administrator for policy questions