Onboarding and implementation FAQs
Answers to commonly asked questions on implenetation and onboarding for Nialli Visual Planner
How long does it take a team to get onboarded with Nialli Visual Planner?
How can I train my superintendents and trades on using Nialli Visual Planner?
What is covered in Nialli's onboarding and training?
When should I consider additional training?
Does Nialli work with any recommended Lean coaches or consultants?
What happens if I want to roll Nialli Visual Planner out on a new project?
How long does it take a team to get onboarded with Nialli Visual Planner?
Most teams can be onboarded and begin using Nialli Visual Planner within a few days, which includes plan and subscription administrators. Trades and end users typically require even less time to get familiarized with the application, especially if they are used to paper-based collaborative planning processes.
The onboarding process includes account setup, training and guidance on planning workflows. Larger deployments or projects requiring integrations and custom configurations may take longer, but teams are often able to begin running planning sessions shortly after their initial training.
How can I train my superintendents and trades on using Nialli Visual Planner?
Nialli provides onboarding and training programs designed for superintendents, project teams, and trade partners. Training focuses on real-world planning workflows, including pull planning, lookahead planning, weekly planning, and daily coordination. Most teams benefit from a combination of hands-on training, real project examples and ongoing support to help drive adoption and ensure long-term success.
What is covered in Nialli's onboarding and training?
Nialli offers onboarding and training programs designed to help teams adopt Nialli Visual Planner quickly and establish consistent planning practices. Depending on your needs, onboarding can range from a basic introduction to a more comprehensive, hands-on implementation program.
Enhanced onboarding typically includes:
- Initial license setup and configuration
- Project enablement training for administrators (two 1-hour sessions)
- Hands-on project plan setup and configuration
- User, role, and permission management
- Training on running and maintaining pull plans in Nialli Visual Planner
- Guidance on common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Trade onboarding toolkit, including four 30-minute sessions
- Ready-to-use training materials for trade partners
- A guided first pull planning session with the full project team
- Reporting assistance, including Microsoft Power BI setup guidance
- Access to the Nialli online knowledge base
- Technical support via email and phone
- A dedicated Customer Success Manager
The goal of onboarding is to ensure teams are fully prepared to begin planning effectively from day one, with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to establish repeatable planning practices.
When should I consider additional training?
Additional training may be beneficial when onboarding new team members, expanding Nialli Visual Planner to new projects, introducing advanced features like Power BI reporting or improving planning processes. Organizations also often schedule refresher training to reinforce best practices and help teams get the most value from the platform. Nialli can tailor training sessions to your team's specific goals and experience level.
Does Nialli work with any recommended Lean coaches or consultants?
Yes. Nialli works with experienced Lean construction coaches and consultants who can help organizations implement planning best practices, facilitate pull planning sessions, support Last Planner System® adoption and improve team collaboration. If you're interested in working with a coach or consultant, contact the Nialli team and we'll help connect you with a coach that meets your needs.
What happens if I want to roll Nialli Visual Planner out on a new project?
Rolling out Nialli Visual Planner on a new project is simple. Nialli can help with project setup, user onboarding, training and workflow configuration to ensure your team is ready to start planning effectively. Whether you're adding a single project or expanding across multiple projects, our team can help you scale your deployment while maintaining consistent planning practices.