Saturday, 4 October 2025, 8:42 AM
Created by: Ruvenss G. Wilches
Task Points in NIZU WorkSpace Cloud are a simple yet powerful way to measure the effort, complexity, and impact of each task within a project. They help teams estimate workload, prioritize efficiently, and track project progress more accurately.
The 1–5 scale provides a balanced and intuitive system for assigning effort levels without overcomplicating the process:
1 Point: A quick or very simple task (e.g., sending a follow-up email).
2 Points: A small, low-effort task that requires minimal attention.
3 Points: A standard or moderately complex task, typical in daily work.
4 Points: A challenging task requiring more time or coordination.
5 Points: A complex or high-impact task involving multiple dependencies or strategic decisions.
This limited scale encourages consistent scoring across teams and prevents overanalysis, keeping focus on execution rather than estimation.
Using Task Points effectively helps teams:
Plan Better: Understand the total workload and distribute tasks evenly.
Prioritize Smartly: Focus on high-impact activities that drive project goals.
Track Progress: Monitor project velocity and identify bottlenecks early.
Improve Forecasting: Over time, point data helps predict delivery capacity and optimize future sprints or cycles.
Task Points turn subjective effort into measurable data—transforming your project management from guesswork into actionable insight.