Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a project?

In order to ensure good financial management of our work, new projects within Daptiv PPM must be requested by creating a Project Request.  Once the project request form has been completed and saved, it will be routed to the appropriate group to review based on your Directorate within IS&T.  You will be notified once your project has been reviewed and acted upon.

How do I get my project to appear correctly for the Project Snapshot?

Please refer to the Generating a Project Snapshot in Word format

How do I update my project status?

Please refer to the Updating a Project's Status page for detailed instructions

How do I add a resource to PPM so that I can add them to my project?

Resources are people who perform work on projects.  They can come from inside IS&T, from an MIT department, or they can be outside contractors.  To have someone who is not currently in the PPM system added, download and complete the resource request form.  Once complete, this should be mailed to the PPM Administrative Team ppm-admin@mit.edu 
for action.

What kinds of resources can I request on my project?

Resource types are the basic skills types that each person can bring to a project.  The most frequently used resource types are: 

• Business Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Developer
• Documentation Writer
• Management
• Project Manager
• System Administrator
• Technical Architect
• Trainer

How do I run a report in Daptiv?

Please refer to the Running a Report page for detailed instructions

How do I get my project to appear correctly for the Project Snapshot?

Please refer to the Generating a Project Snapshot in Word format

Where do the values come from on the Director's Portfolio Summary?

Please refer to the Director's Portfolio Summary Report page for a complete description.