Setting an estimated start and completion time for a task

Planning when to start and finish a task is a fundamental practice in effective project and process planning. It allows you to monitor a task’s actual progress against your initial estimates, providing valuable insights for future planning and overall project health.

Here’s how to specify the planned start and completion dates and times for a task in ButtonShift:

1. Open the Task: Click on the task you wish to set dates for to open its detailed view.
2. Set Planned Start Time:
   • Locate the field that says “Start” within the task details.
   • Click on the accompanying ‘When‘ button or text next to “Start.”
   • A calendar and time selector will appear. Add the specific date and time when you plan for the task to begin.
3. Set Planned Completion Time:
   • Locate the field that says “Complete” within the task details.
   • Click on the accompanying ‘When‘ button or text next to “Complete.”
   • Using the calendar and time selector, add the specific date and time when you plan for the task to be finished.
4. Save Changes:
   • Click on the “Save” button, or simply close the task window. Your changes will be automatically saved.

And you are all set! With these planned dates in place, you’ll have a clear benchmark to track the task’s progress and measure its performance.