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How to build a project tracking system

Managing a portfolio of projects in a spreadsheet works until it does not — usually around five concurrent projects or when you need a consistent reporting view across projects with different structures. This guide covers how to build a lightweight project tracking system that handles the portfolio without the overhead of enterprise project tools.

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What's covered

  • 1Data model design: the project fields, milestone structure, and status logic you need
  • 2Portfolio views: how to build a view that shows overall portfolio health at a glance
  • 3Reporting integration: how to generate project status reports from the tracking system automatically
  • 4Build options: Notion database, Airtable, or custom build — when each is right

Who this is for

Operations managers and Chiefs of Staff who manage a portfolio of concurrent projects and want a tracking system that produces reliable visibility without manual data assembly.

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