Project managers are expected to lead with clarity and confidence, yet many still spend a significant portion of their time chasing updates, reconciling disconnected tools, and explaining project health using information that is already out of date. When visibility lags, decisions lag, and project managers are left reacting instead of leading.

This session challenges the assumption that manual status tracking is “simply part of the job”. It reframes what real-time project visibility looks like in practice and why it has become a defining capability for effective and credible project leadership.

Using Smartsheet as the enabling platform, this presentation explores how intentional project design creates visibility by default. Designed for PMs at any level of Smartsheet experience, including those new to the platform, Smartsheet-curious, or already using it extensively, this session focuses on practical and repeatable approaches rather than advanced configuration. Attendees will learn how to design Smartsheet structures that surface accurate, timely insight into progress, risks, and constraints without increasing administrative overhead.

The session highlights proven design patterns such as standardized project structures, automated data flow, and role-based dashboards that reflect the realities of day-to-day project execution. Real-world examples demonstrate how these patterns reduce manual status chasing while improving alignment and trust across teams and stakeholders.

Participants will also explore how to activate project data in Smartsheet to drive better decisions. Instead of reacting to stale reports, project managers can use live data to anticipate issues earlier, communicate with confidence, and actively manage work in real time.

**Attend this session to:**

*   **Clarify** what real-time project visibility means and tailor it to current projects
*   **Design** Smartsheet structures that surface accurate, timely insight into project progress, risks, and constraints
*   **Activate** project data to support better decisions, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and reduce manual status chasing


Stop Chasing Updates: Real-Time Project Visibility with Smartsheet

### **Ask Us Anything Session**

Join us for an exclusive **Ask Us Anything Session.** This is your opportunity to connect live with top Smartsheet experts, including **Paul Newcome, the #1 Smartsheet Community Contributor**, and gain insights that will revolutionize your workflows.

**What’s in it for you?**

*   **Real-Time Problem Solving:** Bring your biggest Smartsheet challenges, and our experts will help you tackle them on the spot.
*   **Expert Guidance:** Learn time-saving tips, especially around formulas, dashboards, and workflows.
*   **Broader Insights:** Even if you don’t have a specific question, you’ll gain valuable strategies and solutions from other participants’ inquiries.

No question is too big or too small, but time is limited, so be sure to join early and bring your most pressing questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and take your Smartsheet expertise to the next level!


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