Number of New Tasks

What is the Number of New Tasks?

An easy but interesting KPI to use, the Number of New Tasks simply keeps count of the tasks that are pending in your department – a kind of modern agenda. It’s always a relief to mark these tasks as done!

Number of New Tasks is often used by the development department, because they usually have many small – but still relevant – tasks to be done here and there. Having an overview of how your day will look can help you organize your time more efficiently.

This KPI is also a good indicator for a manager to know how busy – or relaxed – the different departments are. With this knowledge, one can temporarily allocate more resources to a busier department, or pass some work to the less stressed ones.

Why is the Number of New Tasks important?

Number of New Tasks is important for your team’s organization and time management. In departments where there’s a lot to do, it’s a good idea to track the many tasks at hand that require fast attention.

Other, related KPIs to Number of New Tasks include:

• Sum of Reported Hours
• Number of Meetings Completed
• Number of Booked Meetings