The 'Level of Effort' feature in WorkBoard is a critical tool for managing tasks within workstreams. It helps users estimate the difficulty or time required for an Action Item and influences the overall progress of a workstream. Below is a detailed explanation of how this feature works and its implications.

The 'Level of Effort' is a metric that represents the difficulty or time commitment required to complete an Action Item. It is set using the +/- Estimations control, which can be accessed in the Action Item's detail view. Users can categorize tasks into three levels:

This categorization helps teams prioritize and allocate resources effectively.

The 'Level of Effort' directly impacts the numerical contribution of an Action Item to the overall workstream progress. Each level is assigned a specific weight:

Tasks with higher effort levels contribute more significantly to the workstream's completion percentage. This weighting system ensures that more complex or time-consuming tasks are appropriately reflected in the progress metrics.

It is important to note that changing the 'Level of Effort' does not alter the internal progress metrics of the Action Item itself. Instead, it only affects the overall workstream percentage by weighting the item according to its effort level. This distinction helps maintain clarity in task-specific progress tracking while providing a broader view of workstream completion.

The 'Level of Effort' feature in WorkBoard is a valuable tool for estimating task difficulty and understanding its impact on workstream progress. By categorizing tasks as Easy, Medium, or Huge, teams can better manage their workload and ensure that progress metrics accurately reflect the effort required for completion. While it influences workstream percentages, it does not change the internal progress of individual Action Items. For more information on managing tasks and workstreams in WorkBoard, refer to the related topics section below.