A quick video intro of Hivel
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*** ### **Let the Data Flow** Once integrations are set, Hivel starts pulling in your data. Depending on the size of your projects, it may take a little while. You don’t need to wait around - we’ll let you know when it’s ready. *** ### **Shape Your Teams** Now’s the time to set up teams and add users. Organizing things the way your company works makes the insights that follow much more meaningful. In case teams have already been set up, you can go through your teams to get an idea of whether everyone is considered and it is set up properly. {% content-ref url="/pages/Kcsm112Y5JMf7EnIR1df" %} [Team & User Management FAQs](/faqs/team-and-user-management-faqs.md) {% endcontent-ref %} *** ### **Double-Check Your Data** Trust in your data matters. Take a moment to cross-check Hivel’s numbers with what you see in your SCM and PM tool for starters. This quick validation helps you feel confident in the insights you’re looking at.How to validate the data on Hivel
*** ### **Understand Your Metrics** This is the fun part - you’ll start seeing dashboards that show how your teams and developers are working. Don’t worry if it feels new; just spend a little time getting familiar with the view.Read about the Cockpit Check out Cockpit on Hivel
(where you will find most of the metrics)
Read about the configurations here Configurations page on Hivel
*** ### **Explore Hivel's Main Features** Once you’ve got the basics in place, explore what Hivel has to offer - from goals to detailed dashboards. Here are some functionalities we encourage you to check out first: * Cockpit * Investment * Pull Request Screen * Activity * Download Reports *** ### **Learn Best Practices** We’ve gathered proven ways teams use Hivel to speed up delivery and improve quality. These are small habits that add up to big wins.Steps to take to improve the metrics and performance
*** ### **Set Goals** With your data in place, it’s time to set goals for your teams or the whole org. Goals keep everyone moving in the same direction and help you measure progress over time.Read up on Goals feature and how to set them up New button
*** ### **Make Hivel Part of the Rhythm** The real magic happens when Hivel becomes part of your team’s weekly and monthly check-ins. Look at trends, revisit goals, and celebrate improvements.<space for managers>
*** {% hint style="success" %} ✨ **Tip:** You don’t have to do it all at once. Even if you pause after Step 3 or Step 6, you can always come back here and pick up where you left off. {% endhint %} ***