Welcome to Businessmap's Version 11.08!
We’re excited to announce the release of Businessmap Version 11.08! This update brings a host of powerful new features and enhancements designed to make your experience smoother, more intuitive, and even more productive. With this release, you’ll discover new ways to manage your outcomes, streamline your workflow permissions, and leverage AI and Whiteboards to their fullest potential. Let’s dive into what’s new and how these updates can help you get the most out of Businessmap!
- Advanced Outcomes: Formula-Based Calculations
- Set Outcome's Own Values for Maximum Flexibility
- API Documentation, Now Better Than Ever
- More Granular Workflow Permissions for Enhanced Governance
- Whiteboards: Generate Templates with AI – Now Out of Beta!
- Other Updates
Advanced Outcomes: Formula-Based Calculations
Take your outcome management to the next level with our brand-new formula-based Outcomes. Now, each field - current, starting, and target value—can have its own formula, giving you unprecedented control over how your outcomes are calculated. When you click on any of these input fields, a dedicated formula popup appears, allowing you to build complex calculations using standard operators and functions like min, max, average, and more. You can even link outcomes together, referencing values from other outcomes to create dynamic, interconnected metrics.
This feature is perfect for teams that need to track sophisticated Outcomes or aggregate data from multiple sources. The UI provides clear indicators when a formula is present, so you always know which fields are calculated and which are manually set. With robust validation and easy editing, you’ll have the confidence to build and adjust your outcome formulas as your business evolves. Businessmap is committed to giving you the tools you need to measure success your way!
Set Outcome's Own Values for Maximum Flexibility
With the new “Own Value” option in the Outcomes functionality, you now have the freedom to define outcomes exactly the way you want. This critical update allows you to set outcomes manually, without the need for custom fields or Outcome rules. If you select “own value,” you’ll be able to specify the metric name you want to track, making it crystal clear what your outcome represents - even without a custom field or rule. This enhancement ensures that your outcome tracking is as flexible and tailored as your business needs.
Whether you’re managing complex projects or tracking simple goals, this new capability empowers you to visualize and monitor progress in a way that makes sense for your team. The user-friendly interface ensures a seamless experience, so you can focus on what matters most: achieving your strategic objectives.
API Documentation, Now Better Than Ever
We’ve listened to your feedback and made significant improvements to our API documentation. Navigating the docs is now a breeze - no more endless scrolling or confusion about which parameters are mandatory. We’ve clarified all required fields, making it easier than ever to integrate with Businessmap. Plus, you can now easily copy resource paths without hassle, streamlining your development workflow.
Not just that, but we've also enhanced our API documentation by adding sample requests in more than 15 popular programming languages, along with sample responses. This makes it easier for developers of all backgrounds to understand and integrate with Businessmap's platform quickly and effectively.
More Granular Workflow Permissions for Enhanced Governance
Managing your team’s access and responsibilities just got easier! The “Edit Workflow Permissions” panel now offers greater granularity, especially in the “Change Board Configurations” section. Instead of a single on/off switch, you can now fine-tune permissions for specific actions such as changing the board name, editing descriptions, adjusting card size types, managing WIP limits, and more. This update is a game-changer for organizations that need precise control over who can do what within each board.
By breaking down permissions into individual options, you can delegate tasks more effectively and ensure that governance and scalability are never compromised. This enhancement is perfect for growing teams and enterprises that require robust role management. With Businessmap, you’re always in control of your workflow!
Whiteboards: Generate Templates with AI – Now Out of Beta!
We’re thrilled to announce that the “Generate Templates with AI” feature in Whiteboards is now out of beta and better than ever! With this enhancement, you can effortlessly create customizable templates directly from the Create with AI panel. Simply request a template - like a SWOT analysis - and watch as Businessmap generates a professional, structured template using the powerful objects within Whiteboards. This feature is perfect for strategic planning, brainstorming sessions, and any scenario where you need a polished document in seconds.
By leveraging AI, you’ll save time and boost productivity, allowing you to focus on what matters most. Whether you’re preparing for a big meeting or conducting a detailed analysis, Businessmap’s AI-powered templates are here to help you succeed.
Other Updates
Contextual URLs for Whiteboards
Now you can save and share URLs that point directly to specific Whiteboards. When you open a Whiteboard from the board context (sidebar), you’ll have a unique URL that you can copy and use in the future. This makes collaboration and information sharing easier than ever!
Limit the Date Range Filter of Reports
To ensure optimal performance and data accuracy, we’ve introduced a limit to the date range filter in reports. Now, you can select a period of up to two years, helping you focus on the most relevant data without overloading your reports. Existing reports remain unaffected, so you can continue working without interruption.
Improved Throughput Graph for a Year-Round View
The Throughput widget now supports a maximum period of one year, giving you a comprehensive, year-round perspective on your team’s performance. This aligns with other reports in Businessmap, ensuring consistency and making it easier to analyze long-term trends.
Contextual URLs for Audit Logs
We’ve enhanced the way URLs work in Audit Logs, making it easier to save and share links to specific information. The new logic ensures that URLs are consistent, scalable, and easy to use, whether you’re opening modals, navigating tabs, or sharing filtered views. All URL handling is now centralized for better maintainability and future scalability.
We hope you enjoy all the new features and improvements in Businessmap Version 11.08. As always, thank you for being part of our community and for helping us make Businessmap the best platform for managing your work!