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Collaborating with someone who shares your goal can be both beneficial and enjoyable, and in this extension, you will enhance your project management by adding a collaborative element to your spreadsheet. Start by opening the spreadsheet you previously created. Introduce a new column with the heading “Task Owner,” which indicates the individual responsible for each task. This step is crucial for dividing and tracking responsibilities between you and your partner. Once the column is in place, go ahead and assign the tasks. You might decide, for example, to split the task of outlining chapters. Make sure to adjust the width of the column to accommodate the text for clarity and ease of viewing. Feel free to add more tasks as needed, creating a new row for each additional task. This approach allows you and your partner to see clearly who is responsible for what, facilitating better coordination and accountability.
The next step is to digitally share your spreadsheet with your partner, transforming it into a collaborative tool. When you share the spreadsheet, include a brief note to provide context or instructions for your partner. It’s important to select the appropriate sharing permission based on the level of collaboration you desire. The options include “Editor,” which allows the recipient to make direct changes in the spreadsheet, “Commenter,” which permits them to add comments but not alter the content, and “Viewer,” for viewing the spreadsheet without any editing privileges. For a collaborative project, choose the “Editor” permission so that your partner can actively participate in updating and modifying the spreadsheet. Upon opening the spreadsheet, your partner will see all the updates and tasks you’ve already added. Now, it’s time for you to take action: Open your schedule spreadsheet, add the “Task Owner” column, adjust its width for better visibility, and share the spreadsheet with your partner. This collaborative approach will not only enhance the management of your joint tasks but also foster a sense of teamwork and shared responsibility.