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🚀 Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with AMIGO in 5 minutes
📋 Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Salesforce user account with AMIGO access
- Assigned to an Organization within AMIGO
- Appropriate permission set assigned by your administrator
🎯 Step 1: Access AMIGO
- Log into Salesforce at amigo.my.salesforce.com
- Navigate to AMIGO using the App Launcher (9-dot grid icon)
- Select "AMIGO" from the application list
🧭 Step 2: Explore the Road Map
The Road Map is your navigation hub for all AMIGO functionality.
| Section | What You'll Find |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Organization | Your organizational hierarchy |
| 👥 People | Users, roles, and stakeholders |
| ⚙️ Process | Business processes and methodology |
| 💻 Technology | Systems and environments |
| 📁 Data | Data tables, fields, and mappings |
| 🛡️ Governance | Risks, issues, actions, decisions |
| 🎯 Scope | Programs, projects, deliverables |
| 📈 Value | Goals, benefits, and costs |
| ✅ Testing | Test plans and defect tracking |
| 🚀 Readiness | Cutover planning |
| ⏰ Time | Time and expense tracking |
| 📊 Reports | Dashboards and analytics |
⭐ Step 3: Set Up My Favorites
Bookmark frequently used objects for quick access:
- Navigate to any object (e.g., Projects)
- Click the star icon ⭐ next to the object name
- Access favorites from the Favorites menu in the navigation bar
🔔 Step 4: Configure Notifications
Stay informed about changes that affect your work:
- Click your profile icon in the top-right corner
- Select Settings > Custom Notifications
- Choose which events trigger notifications:
- Assigned as Responsible
- Assigned as Accountable
- Mentioned in comments
- Work package status changes
📝 Step 5: Understand Key Concepts
The AMIGO Hierarchy
Organization
└── Portfolio
└── Program
└── Project
└── Deliverable
└── Work Package
RACI Matrix
Every element in AMIGO uses RACI for accountability:
| Letter | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| R | Responsible | Does the work |
| A | Accountable | Approves the work |
| C | Consulted | Provides input |
| I | Informed | Kept in the loop |
AI Messenger
AMIGO's intelligent notification system automatically alerts relevant team members when:
- Work packages are created or updated
- Objects they're working on are affected by changes
- Approvals are needed
- Issues or risks impact their deliverables
✅ Step 6: Complete Your First Tasks
View Your Assignments
- Navigate to My Messages to see notifications
- Check Work Packages assigned to you
- Review any Action Items in your queue
Update a Work Package
- Navigate to your assigned Work Package
- Click Edit to update status or details
- Add comments to communicate progress
- Save your changes
Log Time (if enabled)
- Navigate to Time Reports
- Create a new Time Report for the current week
- Add Time Tracking Details for each work package
- Submit for approval
🆘 Getting Help
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction | Platform overview |
| FAQ | Common questions |
| Glossary | Key terms |
| Your Administrator | Platform configuration help |
🎉 You're Ready!
You now have the basics to start using AMIGO. Explore the Road Map sections to learn more about specific features.
💡 Tip: Use the search bar at the top of Salesforce to quickly find any record or page.
Need more details? See the full Introduction or explore specific modules in the Road Map.