How does Profit.co help track task start, delivery, and execution performance?

Category: Tasks

In Profit.co, the My Tasks Dashboard provides comprehensive analytics on your task performance, including schedule variance analysis, deadline adherence, and execution discipline metrics to help you track and improve productivity.

What is the My Tasks Dashboard in Profit.co?

The My Tasks Dashboard is a personal analytics view that provides visual insights into your task performance. It tracks when you start tasks versus planned dates, when you complete tasks versus deadlines, and your overall execution discipline through interactive donut charts.

How do I access the My Tasks Dashboard?

Follow these steps to view your personal tasks dashboard:

Step 1

  • Click on Tasks from the left navigation panel.
  • Click on My Tasks from the Tasks submenu.
  • Click on the Dashboard button in the top right corner of the page.

What analytics widgets are available on My Tasks Dashboard?

The My Tasks Dashboard includes three key analytics widgets:

Widget Purpose Metrics Tracked
Task Start Variance Analysis Analyzes when you start tasks relative to planned start date Behind Schedule, On Schedule, Ahead of Schedule
Task Delivery Variance Analysis Analyzes when you complete tasks relative to planned end date Missed Deadline, Met Deadline, Ahead of Deadline
Task Execution Discipline Measures adherence to deadlines and timely completion Overdue, Late, Ontime, Early

What is Task Start Variance Analysis?

Task Start Variance Analysis tracks whether you're starting your tasks on time by comparing actual start dates with planned start dates. This widget helps you understand if you're beginning work ahead of schedule, on schedule, or falling behind at the task initiation phase.

Key Question Answered: "Are we starting work on time?"

What is Task Delivery Variance Analysis?

Task Delivery Variance Analysis tracks whether you're finishing your tasks on time by comparing actual completion dates with deadline dates. This widget helps you understand if you're meeting commitments, missing deadlines, or delivering ahead of schedule.

Key Question Answered: "Are we finishing work on time?"

What is Task Execution Discipline?

Task Execution Discipline measures what percentage of your work meets deadlines and categorizes your task completion behavior into four categories: Early, On time, Late, and Overdue. This provides a comprehensive view of your overall task management effectiveness.

Key Question Answered: "What percentage of work meets deadlines?"

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Best practices for using My Tasks Dashboard in Profit.co

  • Review your My Tasks Dashboard weekly to identify patterns in your task start and completion behavior.
  • If you have many tasks in "Behind Schedule" in the Start Variance Analysis, prioritize starting tasks earlier to prevent downstream delays.
  • If you frequently see "Missed Deadline" in the Delivery Variance Analysis, review your time estimates and consider padding deadlines or breaking tasks into smaller chunks.
  • Use the Task Execution Discipline widget as your primary performance metric to track improvement over time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How often is the My Tasks Dashboard updated?

The My Tasks Dashboard reflects real-time data and updates automatically as you start tasks, complete tasks, or as deadlines pass.

Q2. What's the difference between "Late" and "Overdue" in Task Execution Discipline?

"Late" refers to tasks that were completed after the deadline, while "Overdue" refers to tasks that are past their deadline and still not completed.

Q3. What's the difference between Task Start Variance and Task Delivery Variance?

Task Start Variance measures when you begin working on tasks relative to the planned start date, while Task Delivery Variance measures when you complete tasks relative to the deadline..

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