Limitations of Making a Project Schedule in Notion

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From a lack of features to some usability issues, Notion has its quirks despite being a good project management platform.

Let's discuss some challenges you can expect that may limit your workflow.

1. There is no resource management - You are on your own
While Notion Timeline lets you assign tasks to team members, it can fall short when it comes to allocating other vital resources like equipment and materials.

Unfortunately, you're still left with task tracking and project progress, but resource allocation will need the help of another tool.

So, if you hope to track resource utilization and time management, you'll need to manage it outside of your Notion workspace.

**Also read: Optimize your workflow with agile time tracking

2. Cost tracking? Not today
Notion can tell you if a task is 50% complete, but if you're wondering how much that 50% cost you, good luck!

The tool lacks cost management features, meaning there is no tracking of expenses related to cmo email list staff, equipment or materials.

Even though you can see the progress of the project, you won't have a complete view of its impact on the budget.

3. The database dependency dilemma
To create a timeline in Notion, you first need to create databases, which may seem more like a data visualization tool than a full-fledged project management tool.

Sure, it gets the job done, but the limited functionality may leave you wanting something more efficient, like an all-in-one solution to manage the entire scope of your project.

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4. The critical path is MIA (missing in action)
The critical path is the sequence of tasks that, if delayed, will delay the entire project.

For those familiar with the critical path method (CPM), Notion's schedules may seem a little sparse.

Without CPM analysis, it is more difficult to determine which tasks should be prioritized to keep the project on track.

So if you're someone who likes to see the bigger picture and avoid project delays, you'll have to look elsewhere for that key visual representation.

**Also read How to solve common time management challenges

5. Data Overflow and UI Chaos
If you like toggling between multiple properties, be warned: Notion's timelines can sometimes feel like a cluttered UI with too many properties.

It's not very pleasing to the eye, especially when events are concentrated in a single day (hello, tiny dots). A "wrapping cells" option would be a dream come true.