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New Jooto Templates Supervised by Yuichi Kakiuchi

On May 26, 2026, PR TIMES Co., Ltd. launched two new templates for their task and project management tool, Jooto, under the supervision of Yuichi Kakiuchi, the CEO of WAKUL. These templates, aimed at consultants and sales professionals, focus on enhancing operational management through the incorporation of expert insights.

Yuichi Kakiuchi, with over 20 years of experience in consulting, has refined his ability to detect subtle signs of issues in projects. The templates—'Abnormal Detection Template' and 'Keep in Touch Template'—provide structured approaches to monitoring project anomalies and maintaining client relationships effectively.

Engaging with Abnormal Detection

The 'Abnormal Detection Template' emphasizes the importance of regular assessments in project management. Kakiuchi suggests that the difference between project managers who can identify troubles and those who cannot often lies in the ability to conduct checks from seven crucial perspectives: goals, scope, timeline, expectations, quality, resources, and trust. This systematic weekly check-in process is built into Jooto, allowing teams to mark items as either 'normal' or 'anomalous'. Should an issue arise, team members can label the problem and leave comments detailing the situation, which can then be shared with supervisors to visualize project health across the board.

This template effectively translates the best practices of proactive project managers—allowing teams to instill a culture of routine anomaly detection within their operations.

Strengthening Client Relationships

In addition to monitoring project statuses, the 'Keep in Touch Template' offers a strategic framework for managing client relationships. Kakiuchi points out that the effectiveness of client management significantly depends on the frequency and quality of interactions. In organizations where multiple representatives manage various clients, it can become challenging to track who is engaging with whom and how often.

With the 'Keep in Touch Template,' clients are segmented into four phases: potential key individuals, established key individuals (weak connection), established key individuals (strong connection), and fans. The tool encompasses automatic alerts for managers based on previous monthly engagements, facilitating collaborative monitoring of client relationships and standardizing management practices across teams. This structured approach allows teams to better grasp key information about clients and shift focus through various relationship stages.

The Expert Supervision Initiative

The templates are part of Jooto's initiative to provide professionally supervised frameworks tailored for users across various industries. The first phase of this venture launched in March 2026, featuring a template supervised by renowned PR designer Natsuko Inukai. By integrating the thought processes of experts directly into Jooto, this initiative aims to evolve beyond conventional task management, providing users with industry-specific operational workflows.

Kakiuchi's insights have been distilled into these templates to empower every business professional to proactively discover anomalies and cultivate robust client relationships, regardless of their experience level. The forthcoming templates are poised to incorporate knowledge from experts in human resources, sales, and finance fields.

Archive of Knowledge

On the same day as the template launch, a seminar led by Kakiuchi was held, focusing on recognizing early warning signs of project issues—a reflection of his extensive background in consulting. Participants gained insights into establishing a non-personalized anomaly detection system.

This seminar and others feature archived videos available for viewing, ensuring that the nuances of Kakiuchi's teachings reach a wider audience.

About Jooto

Jooto, operated by PR TIMES, is a cloud-based tool designed for simple and intuitive task and project management. Its user-friendly interface has attracted over 50,000 users and 2,400 corporate subscribers, facilitating smooth project and information management. The goal is to promote a collaborative environment that allows every user to succeed in their projects, leading to more fulfilling work lives.

For additional information about Jooto, visit Jooto’s official website.