The Team Management component allows organizations to create, organize, and manage teams within the Datar Platform. Teams provide a way to structure users according to organizational hierarchies, projects, or functional groups.
Key Capabilities
Team Creation
Create and configure teams with custom properties, members, and settings
Hierarchical Structure
Build multi-level organizational hierarchies with parent-child team relationships
Member Management
Add, remove, and manage team members and their team-specific roles
Team Leadership
Assign team leaders with permissions to manage team members and resources
Resource Sharing
Share resources and permissions at the team level for efficient collaboration
Team Analytics
View team performance, activity, and resource usage metrics
Team Structure
Datar's team management system allows for flexible organization structures:
[Team Structure Diagram]
Team Hierarchies
Teams can be organized in hierarchical structures that mirror your organization's reporting lines:
Parent Teams: Higher-level organizational units like departments or divisions
Child Teams: Subordinate teams that inherit settings from parent teams
Multi-level Nesting: Support for complex organizational structures with multiple levels
Cross-functional Teams: Teams that span across hierarchical boundaries for project work
Team Types
Datar supports different types of teams for various purposes:
Organizational Teams: Permanent teams based on organizational structure
Project Teams: Temporary teams formed for specific projects
Functional Teams: Teams organized around specific functions or capabilities
Cross-functional Teams: Teams with members from different departments or specialties
Team Creation & Configuration
Creating and configuring teams is a straightforward process:
[Team Creation Interface]
Team Properties
Team Name: Unique identifier for the team
Description: Purpose and function of the team
Team Type: Organizational, Project, or Functional
Parent Team: Optional higher-level team
Team Email: Contact email for the team
Team Icon/Logo: Visual identifier
Team Settings
Visibility: Public or private team
Membership Rules: Open, moderated, or restricted
Default Member Role: Base permission level
Resource Sharing: Default sharing settings
Notification Settings: Team activity alerts
Custom Fields: Organization-specific attributes
Member Management
Managing team memberships involves several key functions:
[Team Member Management Interface]
Adding Members
Multiple methods to add users to a team:
Individual Addition: Add specific users by name or email
Bulk Addition: Import multiple team members from a list
Group-based Addition: Add all members of another group or department
Invitation System: Send invitations for users to join the team
Team Roles
Within each team, members can have different roles:
Team Owner: Full administrative rights over the team
Team Manager: Can manage members and some team settings
Team Member: Standard participant with access to team resources
Guest: Limited access to specific team resources
Custom Roles: Organization-defined roles with specific permissions
Member Operations
Actions that can be performed on team members:
Change Role: Modify a member's role within the team
Remove Member: Remove a user from the team
Transfer Ownership: Change the team owner
Set Permissions: Configure member-specific permissions
Team Resources
Teams can have their own resources and shared assets:
Shared Files
Team-specific files and folders in the Drive module with appropriate access controls
Team Projects
Projects associated with the team where members automatically have access
Team Assets
Physical assets assigned to the team rather than individuals
Team Calendar
Shared calendar for team events, meetings, and milestones
Team Communication
Datar facilitates team communication through several channels:
Team Notifications
Centralized notifications for team activities, updates, and changes
Team Announcements
Broadcasting important information to all team members
Team Email
Send emails to the entire team through team distribution lists
Team Discussion
Threaded discussions and comments on team resources and activities
Team Analytics
Track and analyze team performance and activities:
[Team Analytics Dashboard]
Membership Analytics
Track team size, composition, and changes over time:
Member count and growth trends
Role distribution within the team
Membership duration statistics
Multi-team membership analysis
Activity Metrics
Measure team engagement and productivity:
Activity levels by member and time period
Contribution distribution across the team
Resource usage and creation statistics
Collaboration patterns and network analysis
Resource Utilization
Analyze how the team uses platform resources:
Storage usage by team and team members
Project allocation and progress
Asset utilization and assignment
Permission and access pattern analysis
Integration with Other Components
Team Management integrates with other parts of the Datar Platform:
User Profiles
User profiles display team memberships and roles across multiple teams
Role Management
Team-specific roles and permissions complement global role assignments
Projects
Project teams can be created and managed based on existing organizational teams
Drive
Team folders and shared spaces automatically apply permissions based on team membership
