CRM Activities
Manage tasks, calls, meetings, and emails with the activities hub.
CRM Activities
The Activities hub helps you track every interaction with your contacts and deals. From calls and emails to tasks and demos, keep a complete history of your sales engagements.
What Are Activities?
Activities are actions and touchpoints with your contacts and deals:
| Activity Type | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Call | Phone conversations | "Discovery call with decision maker" |
| Email correspondence | "Sent proposal follow-up" | |
| Meeting | In-person or video meetings | "Demo presentation" |
| Task | To-do items | "Prepare contract documents" |
| Note | General notes and updates | "Competitor mentioned" |
| Demo | Product demonstrations | "Platform walkthrough" |
| Follow-up | Scheduled follow-ups | "Check-in after trial" |
Activities Hub
Access all activities at CRM > Activities (/crm/activities).
Hub Layout
The activities hub is organized into tabs:
| Tab | Contents |
|---|---|
| All | Every activity in your workspace |
| Today | Activities scheduled for today |
| Upcoming | Future scheduled activities |
| Overdue | Past due activities |
| Tasks | Task-type activities only |
| Rules Engine | Automated activity rules |
Stats Cards
At the top of the hub, see summary statistics:
| Stat | Description |
|---|---|
| Total | All activities in selected tab |
| Completed | Activities marked done |
| Scheduled | Activities with future dates |
| Pending | Activities without completion |
Creating Activities
From the Activities Hub
- Navigate to CRM > Activities
- Click Add Activity
- Select activity type
- Fill in details (see below)
- Save
From a Contact or Deal
- Open a contact or deal record
- Scroll to the Activity Feed
- Click Log Activity
- Activity is automatically linked to the record
Activity Fields
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Yes | Call, email, meeting, task, note, demo, follow-up |
| Subject | Yes | Brief description |
| Description | No | Detailed notes |
| Related To | No | Link to contact, deal, or company |
| Assigned To | No | Team member responsible |
| Due Date | No | When activity should be completed |
| Due Time | No | Specific time (optional) |
| Status | Yes | Scheduled, completed, pending, cancelled, missed |
| Priority | No | Low, normal, high |
Activity Statuses
| Status | Meaning | Icon |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled | Planned for future | 📅 |
| Completed | Done | ✅ |
| Pending | Not yet started | ⏳ |
| Cancelled | Called off | ❌ |
| Missed | Did not occur | ⚠️ |
Activities automatically change status in some cases: a scheduled call past its time becomes "missed" if not marked complete.
Managing Activities
Marking Complete
To mark an activity as done:
- Find the activity in the list
- Click the checkbox or Mark Complete button
- Optionally add completion notes
- Timestamp is recorded automatically
Editing Activities
- Click on the activity to open details
- Click Edit
- Modify fields
- Save changes
Rescheduling
To change the due date:
- Open the activity
- Click the date field
- Select new date/time
- Save
Rescheduling an overdue activity to the future changes its status back to "scheduled."
Bulk Actions
Select multiple activities to:
- Mark complete
- Change status
- Reassign to another user
- Delete
Select activities using checkboxes, then choose an action from the toolbar.
Activity Types in Detail
Calls
Track phone conversations:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Call Type | Inbound, outbound |
| Duration | Length of call |
| Outcome | Voicemail, connected, no answer, scheduled follow-up |
| Notes | Call summary |
Phone Integration:
- Click phone numbers to initiate calls
- VoIP integration for direct dialing
- Call logging from softphones
Emails
Record email interactions:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Direction | Sent, received |
| Subject | Email subject line |
| Message | Email body summary |
| Attachments | Linked files |
With Gmail/Outlook integration, emails can be automatically synced as activities. See Email Integration.
Meetings
Schedule and log meetings:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Meeting Type | In-person, video call, phone |
| Location | Address or video link |
| Attendees | Internal and external participants |
| Agenda | Meeting purpose |
| Outcome | Summary of what was discussed |
Calendar Integration:
- Sync with Google Calendar or Outlook
- Send meeting invites
- View availability
Tasks
Action items to complete:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Task Type | Call, email, research, other |
| Estimated Time | How long it should take |
| Actual Time | How long it took |
| Dependencies | Blocked by other tasks |
Notes
Free-form documentation:
- Quick updates
- Observations
- Research findings
- Any information worth recording
Demos
Product demonstration tracking:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Demo Type | Live, recorded, self-guided |
| Products Shown | Which features/products |
| Attendees | Who attended |
| Feedback | Prospect reactions |
| Next Steps | Follow-up actions |
Follow-ups
Scheduled reconnections:
- Automatically suggested by AI
- Linked to previous activities
- Reminder notifications
Activity Reminders
Setting Reminders
- When creating/editing an activity
- Set a Due Date and Due Time
- Enable Remind me
- Choose reminder timing:
- At time of activity
- 15 minutes before
- 1 hour before
- 1 day before
- Custom
Notification Channels
Receive reminders via:
- In-app notification
- Browser push notification
Configure in Settings > Notifications.
Overdue Activities
Overdue Indicators
Activities past their due date show:
- Red date badge
- "Overdue" label
- Priority boost in lists
- Dashboard notification
Handling Overdue Items
Options for overdue activities:
- Mark complete — If done but not recorded
- Reschedule — Push to a new date
- Cancel — If no longer relevant
- Reassign — Give to another team member
Overdue Report
View all overdue activities:
- Go to CRM > Activities
- Click the Overdue tab
- Filter by assignee, type, or priority
- Bulk actions available for cleanup
Activity Automation
Rules Engine
Create automated activity rules:
| Trigger | Action |
|---|---|
| Deal stage changes | Create follow-up task |
| Contact created | Schedule welcome call |
| Deal marked won | Create onboarding task |
| No activity for 7 days | Create check-in task |
Setting Up Rules
- Go to CRM > Activities > Rules Engine
- Click Create Rule
- Define trigger conditions
- Specify activity to create
- Save and activate
Automation rules require Admin permissions to create. All users benefit from the created activities.
Activity Reporting
Individual Activity View
See your activity metrics:
- Activities completed this week/month
- Calls made
- Meetings held
- Tasks completed
Team Activity Dashboard
Managers can view:
- Activities by team member
- Completion rates
- Overdue activity counts
- Activity type distribution
Activity in Analytics
Activities contribute to CRM analytics:
- Activity counts by type
- Activity-to-deal correlation
- Sales rep activity levels
- Contact engagement frequency
Best Practices
Logging Activities
- Log immediately — Don't wait, capture details while fresh
- Be specific — "Call" is less useful than "Discovery call with CTO"
- Link to records — Always relate to contact, deal, or company
- Set follow-ups — Every activity should spawn a next step
Activity Hygiene
- Clear overdue items weekly
- Reassign activities when out of office
- Cancel obsolete activities
- Use consistent naming conventions
Task Management
- Break large tasks into smaller ones
- Estimate time realistically
- Prioritize with due dates
- Review upcoming tasks daily