Set up Your Demand Calendar in Foresight Connect

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Demand Calendar Use Cases
Demand Calendar Locations in Foresight
Accessing Demand Calendar in Foresight
Setting up the Demand Calendar
Filtering in the Demand Calendar
Filtering the Calendar by Role Category
Saving Calendar Settings for the Future Use

Demand Calendar Use Cases

The Demand Calendar in Foresight Connect is a strategic tool designed to help organizations anticipate resource needs, plan staffing effectively, and align workforce capacity with project demands. Accessible through both the Calendar tab and the Projects tab, it provides a comprehensive view of resource requirements across various roles and timeframes. With customizable filters, managers can tailor the calendar to display specific demand types, focus on particular role categories, or analyze resource needs at different levels of granularity. The ability to save frequently used settings streamlines workflows and ensures quick access to critical data. By leveraging the Demand Calendar, businesses can proactively address staffing gaps, optimize resource allocation, and maintain a balanced workload across teams, ultimately enhancing project delivery and operational efficiency.

Demand Calendar Locations 

In Foresight, there are two types of Demand Calendars available:

• Demand Calendar in the Calendar Tab
• Demand Calendar in the Project's Profile

The difference between them lies in the scope of the demand displayed. The Demand Calendar in the Calendar Tab shows demand from all projects across the organization. In contrast, the Demand Calendar in the Project's Profile only displays demand for the specific project you currently view and manage.

Accessing the Demand Calendar

Access the Demand Calendar by logging in to the Manager Role Account in Foresight. Click the Calendar tab in your navigation sidebar, and then select Demand Calendar from the ribbon.

Setting up the Demand Calendar

You have many options when it comes to customizing your Demand Calendar view. You can set filters only to display certain data types or change the date range you want. When configuring your Demand Calendar, you can:

1. Choose the type of demand you want to see.

2. Choose data granulation.

3. Choose filters.

4. Pick the date range from the Calendar Picker.

Filtering in the Demand Calendar

One element of this view is the search bar, which allows you to filter the data you need. Read the article to learn more about how filtering in Foresight works.

Filtering the Calendar by Role Category

To set up your calendar this way, use the filters presented below. In settings, select the role that interests you, in this case, the Backend Developer.

Saving Calendar Settings for Future Use

If you’d like to save specific calendar settings, you can do so by adding them to your “favorites.” To do this, click the Disc icon in the upper right corner of your screen.