In RISE, the project progress bar visually reflects the overall progress of a project based on the total task points completed versus the total task points incomplete. This offers a more accurate measurement than simply counting the number of completed tasks, especially when tasks vary in complexity or value.
How It Works
- Each task in a project can be assigned a point value, which represents its weight or complexity.
- By default, the point range is 1 to 5, but you can customize this range in Settings > Setup> Task settings > Task point range.
- The progress percentage is calculated based on the sum of points from completed tasks divided by the total task points in the project.
- Project Progress (%) = (Completed Task Points ÷ Total Task Points) × 100.
Example
Suppose a project has the following tasks and points:
- Task 1: 1 point (completed)
- Task 2: 1 point (not completed)
- Task 3: 4 points (completed)
- Task 4: 3 points (not completed)
- Task 5: 1 point (not completed)
Total Points = 1 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 = 10
Completed Points = 1 (Task 1) + 4 (Task 3) = 5
Progress = (5 ÷ 10) × 100 = 50%
So, the progress bar will show 50% completion.
You can assign task points based on task complexity, importance, or estimated effort. This helps project managers and team members better understand project progress beyond simple task counts.