Please add to this: **Introduction**

It's great that you're ready to dive into Motion and integrate it with Slack and Google Calendar to enhance your project management workflow. Since you're comfortable with software and prefer to skip overly simplified tutorials, I'll provide you with a concise, step-by-step guide to get you up and running efficiently.

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### **Step 1: Setting Up Motion**

**1.1 Create Your Motion Account**

- **Sign Up:**
  - Visit [Motion's website](https://www.usemotion.com/) and click on **"Start Free Trial"**.
  - Enter your work email and create a password to set up your account.

- **Verify Email:**
  - Check your inbox for a verification email from Motion.
  - Click the verification link to activate your account.

**1.2 Initial Configuration**

- **Profile Setup:**
  - Complete your profile details, such as your name and job title.
  - Upload a profile picture if desired.

- **Workspace Creation:**
  - Create a new workspace for your company.
  - Set the workspace name (e.g., your company's name).

- **Time Zone and Working Hours:**
  - Configure your default time zone to ensure accurate scheduling.
  - Set your typical working hours to help Motion's scheduling AI.

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### **Step 2: Integrate Motion with Google Calendar**

**2.1 Connect Google Calendar**

- **Access Calendar Settings:**
  - In Motion, navigate to **"Settings"** (usually found by clicking on your profile picture or name).

- **Integration Options:**
  - Select **"Integrations"** from the settings menu.
  - Find **"Google Calendar"** and click **"Connect"**.

- **Grant Permissions:**
  - A new window will prompt you to sign in to your Google account.
  - Allow Motion to access your Google Calendar by granting the requested permissions.

**2.2 Configure Calendar Sync**

- **Select Calendars to Sync:**
  - Choose which Google Calendars you want to sync with Motion (e.g., your personal calendar, team calendars).

- **Two-Way Sync:**
  - Ensure that the sync is set to two-way so that changes in Motion reflect in Google Calendar and vice versa.

- **Conflict Management:**
  - Configure settings for handling scheduling conflicts, such as prioritizing events or blocking out busy times.

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### **Step 3: Integrate Motion with Slack**

**3.1 Install Motion App in Slack**

- **Access Slack Integration Settings:**
  - In Motion, go back to **"Settings"** and then **"Integrations"**.
  - Locate **"Slack"** and click **"Connect"**.

- **Authorize Motion in Slack:**
  - You'll be redirected to Slack's authorization page.
  - If you're not already logged in, sign in to your Slack workspace.

- **Grant Permissions:**
  - Review the permissions that Motion is requesting.
  - Click **"Allow"** to authorize the integration.

**3.2 Configure Slack Notifications**

- **Notification Preferences:**
  - In Motion's Slack integration settings, choose which notifications you want to receive (e.g., task assignments, due dates).

- **Channel Selection:**
  - Decide whether notifications go to your personal Slack messages or specific channels.

- **Commands and Actions:**
  - Familiarize yourself with Slack commands that work with Motion (e.g., creating tasks from Slack).

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### **Step 4: Transfer Your Current Project into Motion**

**4.1 Set Up the Project Structure**

- **Create a New Project:**
  - In Motion's dashboard, click on **"Projects"** and then **"Create New Project"**.
  - Enter the project name and a brief description.

- **Define Project Parameters:**
  - Set the project start and end dates.
  - Assign the project to your workspace or specific team members.

**4.2 Add Tasks and Milestones**

- **Manual Entry:**
  - Begin by adding tasks manually.
  - For each task, include:
    - **Task Name**
    - **Description**
    - **Start Date and Due Date**
    - **Estimated Duration**
    - **Assignee** (for now, you can assign tasks to yourself)

- **Organize Tasks:**
  - Use **sections** or **categories** to group related tasks.
  - Establish **dependencies** where tasks are linked based on sequence.

**4.3 Build the Gantt Chart**

- **Access Gantt View:**
  - Navigate to the Gantt chart view within your project.

- **Visualize Tasks:**
  - Your tasks will appear on the timeline based on their start and end dates.

- **Adjust Timelines:**
  - Drag and drop tasks to adjust their durations and dependencies directly on the Gantt chart.

- **Set Milestones:**
  - Identify key milestones and mark them on the Gantt chart for important deadlines.

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### **Step 5: Optimize Your Workflow in Motion**

**5.1 Explore Key Features**

- **Task Prioritization:**
  - Assign priority levels to tasks (e.g., High, Medium, Low).

- **Tags and Labels:**
  - Create custom tags to categorize tasks for easier filtering and reporting.

- **Views Customization:**
  - Switch between different views (List, Board, Calendar, Gantt) to find what works best for you.

**5.2 Configure AI Scheduling (Optional)**

- **Enable AI Scheduling:**
  - If you wish to use Motion's AI scheduling, ensure it's enabled in your settings.

- **Set Preferences:**
  - Define your focus times and preferred working patterns.
  - Allow the AI to auto-schedule tasks into your calendar.

**5.3 Test the Integration with Slack and Google Calendar**

- **Create a Test Task:**
  - Add a new task in Motion and verify that it appears in your Google Calendar.

- **Check Slack Notifications:**
  - Assign a task to yourself and see if you receive a notification in Slack.

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### **Step 6: Prepare for Team Onboarding**

**6.1 Document Your Process**

- **Notes and Guides:**
  - As you familiarize yourself with Motion, take notes on key features and any tips that might help your operations manager.

**6.2 Plan the Rollout**

- **License Acquisition:**
  - Purchase an additional license for your operations manager when you're ready.

- **Onboarding Session:**
  - Schedule a meeting to introduce Motion to her, walking through the setup and key functionalities.

- **Set Expectations:**
  - Explain how you intend to use Motion for project management and tracking.

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### **Additional Tips**

- **Keyboard Shortcuts:**
  - Learn Motion's keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow.

- **Mobile App:**
  - Download Motion's mobile app if you prefer managing tasks on the go.

- **Support Resources:**
  - While you may not prefer tutorials, Motion's help center and FAQs can be valuable for specific questions.

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**Conclusion**

By following these steps, you'll set up Motion integrated with Slack and Google Calendar, and transfer your current project into the platform. Starting from scratch allows you to design the project structure optimally and ensures that you're fully acquainted with Motion's capabilities before bringing your operations manager on board.

Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions or need further assistance as you progress. Good luck with your implementation!