VisionAtlas connects strategy (goals), measurement (KPIs), execution (initiatives), and rhythm (weekly updates) in one workspace. How you use it depends on your role.
This hub summarizes a typical week for each role. Choose your story below, or explore the demo as that persona.
Each role article includes a demo video walkthrough (screen recording with narration).
Role comparison
| Role | First stop each week | Core rhythm | Who depends on you |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Contributor](/help/day-in-the-life-contributor) | **My Week** | Submit weekly update; complete action items | Manager, department leader |
| [Manager](/help/day-in-the-life-manager) | **Weekly updates** + **KPIs** | Review team signal; refresh KPI actuals | Department leader, executives |
| [Department leader](/help/day-in-the-life-department-leader) | **Dashboard** (dept filter) | Escalate risks; prepare leadership readout | Executives, managers |
| [Executive](/help/day-in-the-life-executive) | **Dashboard** | Monday briefing; ad-hoc AI summary | Board, leadership team |
| [Admin](/help/day-in-the-life-admin) | **Getting started** | Workspace setup; users; integrations | Everyone in the tenant |
Shared performance loop
Every role participates in the same loop, at different depths:
- Goals state outcomes for the period
- KPIs measure whether you are on track
- Initiatives are the work that should move KPIs
- Weekly updates capture department progress and blockers each week
- Leadership views (dashboard, AI Summary, Executive Briefings, Executive reviews) roll signal up for decisions
See Understanding entities for when to use observations, risks, and action items.
Pick your narrative
- Contributor — a week on the execution team
- Manager — running KPIs and team updates
- Department leader — department health and escalations
- Executive — leadership readouts and decisions
- Admin — setting up and governing the workspace
Reference guides
These day-in-the-life articles are stories. For permission lists and feature how-tos, use: