Welcome to our guide on how to use the Delayed Tasks Summary feature in Empress, designed specifically with business users in mind.
Introduction
In business operation, on-time task completion is pivotal for success. The Delayed Tasks Summary feature in Empress is a powerful tool that helps you track the progress of your tasks and identify any delays in your projects. It provides a user-friendly overview of tasks that are overdue, allowing you to react swiftly and adjust your project timelines as needed.
Using the ‘Delayed Tasks Summary’ Feature
Viewing the Delayed Tasks Summary
To view the Delayed Tasks Summary, navigate to the Projects module in the Empress dashboard, then select the Delayed Tasks Summary report under the ‘Reports’ section.
This will open a comprehensive report of all tasks that are past their due date. You’ll see a list of tasks, their respective project names, task owners, start dates, end dates, and the delay in days.
Sorting the Report
You can sort the report based on any column by simply clicking on the column header. For example, if you’d like to see which tasks have been delayed the most, click on the ‘Delay in Days’ column header.
Editing the Report
To modify the report criteria, click on the ‘Edit’ button located at the top right of the report. Here, you can add or remove columns, apply filters, and set the report sorting order. After making your changes, click ‘Save’ to update the report.
User Roles and Permissions
The Delayed Tasks Summary report is accessible to both ‘Projects User’ and ‘Projects Manager’ roles. As a ‘Projects Manager’, you can edit the report and update task status. As a ‘Projects User’, you can view the report and track the status of your assigned tasks.
Summary
The Delayed Tasks Summary feature in Empress is a valuable tool for business users, enabling efficient tracking and management of task delays. Its user-friendly interface and customization options allow for easy understanding and manipulation, leading to improved project management and productivity.
For further assistance or more information, please refer to the Empress User Guide or contact our Support Team.