Setting Up Your Team

Learn how to invite users and organize your team structure in Algus.

6 min read
Updated December 15, 2024
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Setting Up Your Team

Organizing your team properly is crucial for effective use of Algus. This guide will help you invite users, set permissions, and structure your organization.

Understanding User Roles

Algus has several user roles with different permissions:

Owner

  • Full access to all features
  • Can manage billing and subscriptions
  • Can add/remove users and change roles
  • Access to organization settings

Admin

  • Can manage users and templates
  • Access to analytics and reports
  • Can configure workflows and approvals
  • Cannot manage billing or delete organization

Manager

  • Can create and assign tasks
  • Access to team performance data
  • Can approve workflows assigned to them
  • Can manage templates in their department

User

  • Can complete assigned inspections and tasks
  • Can report issues and incidents
  • Access to mobile apps
  • View their own performance data

Viewer

  • Read-only access to data
  • Can view reports and dashboards
  • Cannot create or modify content
  • Useful for stakeholders and executives

Inviting Team Members

Step 1: Access User Management

  1. Go to Dashboard > Team Members
  2. Click "Invite Users"

Step 2: Add User Information

  1. Enter email addresses (one per line for bulk invites)
  2. Select the appropriate role for each user
  3. Choose which departments/teams they belong to
  4. Set any specific permissions or restrictions

Step 3: Send Invitations

  1. Add a personal message (optional)
  2. Click "Send Invitations"
  3. Users will receive an email with setup instructions

Organizing Your Team Structure

Departments

Create departments that match your organizational structure:

  • Operations
  • Quality Control
  • Safety
  • Maintenance
  • Management

Teams

Within departments, create specific teams:

  • Shift A, Shift B, Shift C
  • Production Line 1, Production Line 2
  • North Facility, South Facility

Locations

Set up locations for multi-site organizations:

  • Main Plant
  • Warehouse A
  • Regional Office
  • Remote Sites

Setting Permissions

Template Access

  • Control which users can create/edit templates
  • Assign templates to specific roles or departments
  • Set approval requirements for template changes

Data Access

  • Define what data each role can see
  • Set up data filtering by location or department
  • Configure privacy settings for sensitive information

Workflow Permissions

  • Assign approval authority to managers
  • Set up escalation paths for issues
  • Define who can close tasks and incidents

Best Practices

Start Small

  • Begin with a core team of 3-5 users
  • Add more users gradually as processes are established
  • Train power users first, then expand

Clear Role Definitions

  • Document what each role can and cannot do
  • Communicate expectations clearly
  • Provide role-specific training

Regular Reviews

  • Review user access quarterly
  • Remove inactive users promptly
  • Update roles as responsibilities change

User Onboarding Process

1. Pre-Invitation Setup

  • Prepare user accounts and role assignments
  • Create department/team structures
  • Set up initial templates and workflows

2. Send Invitations

  • Include welcome message with context
  • Provide initial training materials
  • Set expectations for first login

3. First Login Support

  • Guide users through initial setup
  • Help them download mobile apps
  • Show them relevant templates and tasks

4. Training and Support

  • Provide role-specific training
  • Create quick reference guides
  • Establish support channels

Managing User Lifecycle

New Hires

  • Add to appropriate teams and departments
  • Assign relevant templates and training
  • Set up mentorship with experienced users

Role Changes

  • Update permissions when roles change
  • Retrain on new responsibilities
  • Adjust access to sensitive data

Departures

  • Remove access immediately
  • Transfer ownership of critical data
  • Document any ongoing responsibilities

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Users Not Receiving Invitations

  • Check spam/junk folders
  • Verify email addresses are correct
  • Resend invitations if needed

Permission Problems

  • Review role assignments
  • Check department/team memberships
  • Verify template and workflow permissions

Mobile App Access

  • Ensure users have correct app permissions
  • Help with mobile app installation
  • Test offline functionality

Advanced Team Management

Bulk Operations

  • Import users from CSV files
  • Bulk role changes
  • Mass template assignments

Integration with HR Systems

  • Sync with Active Directory
  • Automated user provisioning
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)

Compliance and Auditing

  • Track user activity and changes
  • Generate access reports
  • Maintain audit trails

Getting Help

Need assistance with team setup?

Next Steps

After setting up your team:

  1. Create your first inspection template
  2. Install mobile apps
  3. Set up task workflows
  4. Configure notifications

Your team is now ready to start using Algus effectively!

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