CRM Integration

Project Management

Track project work as tasks and events on a Kanban board, linked to customer accounts and opportunities. Most CRM AI only reads; Rapitek's Rapi writes: tell it what happened in Turkish and it creates the task for you.

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Project Management Definition

Project management involves applying knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet requirements. It encompasses initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects.

The Five Phases of Project Management:

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Initiation
2
Planning
3
Execution
4
Monitoring
5
Closing

Waterfall

Traditional sequential approach. Each phase must complete before the next begins. Best for projects with clear, fixed requirements.

Agile

Iterative approach with short cycles (sprints). Flexible to changes. Continuous delivery and feedback.

Scrum

Agile framework with defined roles (Scrum Master, Product Owner). Work in 2-4 week sprints with daily standups.

Kanban

Visual workflow management. Tasks move through columns (To Do, In Progress, Done). Focus on limiting work in progress.

Lean

Focus on eliminating waste and maximizing value. Continuous improvement and efficiency optimization.

Hybrid

Combines elements from different methodologies. Customize approach based on project needs.

Project Management with CRM | Rapitek

CRM + Project Management

Modern CRM systems include project tracking, letting you manage customer projects alongside sales and relationships in one platform.

  • Link projects to customer accounts and opportunities
  • Track project tasks and milestones
  • Collaborate with teams and customers
  • Single platform for all business data

Project Tracking in Rapitek CRM

  • Kanban board for tasks and events
  • Projects linked to customer accounts and deals
  • Automation via the visual Flow Builder (15 node types)
  • Approval and assignment rules with queues
  • Progress tracking with Reports and Dashboards V2
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is project management?

Project management is the practice of planning, organizing, and executing projects to achieve specific goals within defined constraints like time, budget, and resources. It involves five phases: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, and Closing.

What are the most common project management methodologies?

The most common methodologies include Waterfall (sequential, best for fixed requirements), Agile (iterative with short sprints), Scrum (Agile framework with defined roles), Kanban (visual workflow management), Lean (focused on eliminating waste), and Hybrid (combining elements from different approaches based on project needs).

How does CRM help with project management?

Modern CRM systems include project management features, allowing you to link projects to customers and deals, track tasks and milestones, collaborate with team and clients, and manage all business data in a single platform. This eliminates the need for separate project management and CRM tools.

What project management features does Rapitek CRM offer?

Rapitek CRM tracks project work through Tasks and Events on a Kanban board, linked to customer accounts and opportunities. You track progress with Reports and Dashboards V2 (including scheduled CSV/Excel email exports), automate workflow with approval and assignment rules plus a visual Flow Builder (15 node types), and can even tell the Rapi AI agent to create a task by speaking in Turkish. There are no dedicated Gantt or time-tracking modules; instead, project data lives in one platform alongside sales and support.

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