Using VPM Works Cloud
VPM Works Cloud is the software surface for the VPM method. The method pages explain why VPM works; this section explains how the Cloud product turns one project truth into the daily views people actually use.
The core operating rule is simple: tasks are the single point of truth. VPM, Gantt, Skyline, Fever Chart, My Work, reports, and messages are projections of that task data. When a task changes, the views update; users do not maintain separate status stories in separate tools.
Start With Your Role
Most users begin in My Work, because it answers the personal question: "What is on my plate, and what is late?" From there, a selected row can open the same item in Gantt, open its parent in VPM, edit the task, or start a message.
Project managers and lane owners spend more time in the project views:
- VPM View for cross-functional flow, handoffs, gates, Today, progress, and stand-up management.
- Gantt View for detailed task entry, L3 action management, keyboard edits, and row-level structure.
- Fever Chart for buffered schedule health.
- Skyline for portfolio and workload health by project, function, discipline, or person.
Navigation Model
The sidebar is organized around the way people work:
| Area | Purpose |
|---|---|
| My Account | My Work, My Messages, Profile, User's Manual, Session History |
| Project | New Project, Open Project, Close Project, Reports |
| Active Project | VPM View, Gantt View, Project Messages, Project Manager tools |
| Resourcing | Resource request and allocation workflows |
| Admin | Organization setup, users, gate definitions, calendars, and related editors |
The Open Project page is the project hub. It lists only projects the signed-in user can access, filtered by org role and project role. Administrators see all projects in the organization; project managers see their projects; editors and viewers see projects where they are on the project team.
Access Levels
VPM Works Cloud uses two access layers:
| Layer | Examples | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
| Organization access | Site Admin, Org Admin, Member | Org setup, users, admin editors, project list ceiling |
| Project access | PM, Editor, Viewer | Project editing, team management, swim lane and task access |
Users who belong to more than one organization choose the organization before project data renders. This keeps project data scoped to the selected organization.