TrustRadius Insights for WorkPatterns are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, third party data sources.
Pros
Easy to Use: Users overwhelmingly find WorkPatterns easy to use and appreciate its user-friendly interface. Many reviewers have stated that they can easily navigate the platform and quickly understand how to track discussion topics, set agenda items, and decide on next steps. The simplicity of the platform allows users to efficiently collaborate with their teammates and stay organized.
Integration with Slack: The integration between WorkPatterns and Slack is highly praised by users. Several reviewers have mentioned that this feature is extremely helpful for tracking due dates for tasks. The seamless connection between the two platforms allows for efficient collaboration and ensures that important deadlines are not missed.
Shared Space for 1:1s: Users highly value the shared space feature in WorkPatterns for conducting 1:1 meetings. Numerous reviewers have expressed appreciation for this functionality as it helps capture agenda items and process them during the meeting. The ability to create shared action items and utilize helpful agenda templates contributes to more efficient 1-1s.
During a pilot project we outlined different tasks assigned to each team member, conducted follow up meetings and one performance reviews where we draw insights from the tasks and feedback given within WorkPatterns
Pros
Outline tasks for each team member
Find all individual tasks on one place
Find all feedback given in one place
Cons
Agenda or calendar of tasks could be better filtered
Still easier to use outlook or teams on one-to-one
Likelihood to Recommend
It is well suited for projects, less so for the recurrent work-load. It is capable to organize one's agenda of tasks if used consistently, but it can lead to double working or missing tasks if done seldom (without coherence)
We have been trialing WorkPatterns for almost a year and have found the tool to be extremely productive. The main advantage it has over fellow collaboration tools is that one can share their tasks with colleagues and Management (normally Line Manager) and effectively have an open discourse or line of communication. In my experience, I have found that I can share details of my project work with my colleagues and Manager and they can share inputs. Those inputs don't have to be instantaneous but can appear whenever they have an idea. It's allowed me to keep track of tasks and activities and complete them on time. There is no constant back and forth. Everyone can see what the task and suggestions are on a single pane of glass. It's so intuitive and easy to use. Under a full itinerary, topics to be analyzed and reviewed consisting of subset activities will all be shown. There is a lot of dynamism and fluidity involved e.g. Notifications and Tasks can be given levels of precedence which can change depending on how the project progresses and other factors. Time limits and schedules can also be set. By doing some preparation beforehand we've found the Meeting option to be so much more useful and productive. There are hardly any items forgotten to be discussed, equally, there has been less likelihood of 'afterthoughts'. In essence, everything is better organized, meticulous, clear, focused, discernible, efficient, and productive.
Pros
organized
efficient
collaborative
productive
time-saving
Cons
Possible to delete work of others easily
Likelihood to Recommend
WordPatterns is very easy to use and keeps a direct line of communication with updates for your team and Manager(s). This tool takes collaboration way past the likes of Microsoft Teams. With everyone having an idea of your activities, information can easily be shared with useful and effective suggestions being provided by one and all. Timelines are easier to address and the level of precedence given to tasks can increase as well as decrease. It is easier to set achievable goals and the rest of the team can be involved in this process, to help reduce the time taken and to complete projects in time and on schedule. In terms of having direct communication with Management, it is invaluable as information can be sent there and then or later on. There is less of the cumbersome messaging involved in other Apps. It's also great for Appraisal/Performance reviews etc.
