In any fast-moving workspace, tracking tasks effectively requires a clear and tailored system. Jugl’s customizable task statuses make it easy to align your workflow with your team’s needs. Whether you're managing creative campaigns, product development, or client projects, task statuses keep your team informed, organized, and focused. Here’s how to create and manage custom statuses in Jugl for streamlined workflows. 🚀
Why Customizing Task Statuses Matters
Customized task statuses allow you to:
Improve Clarity: Instantly understand a task’s progress.
Enhance Workflow Alignment: Tailor statuses to your team’s processes.
Boost Productivity: Eliminate confusion by aligning statuses with specific phases of work.
Teams with clearly defined workflows are 25% more productive (Source: McKinsey).
How Jugl Helps You Customize Task Statuses
Jugl enables you to create and manage task statuses that adapt to any workflow or project type. From simple to complex workflows, you can easily track task progress and align your team.
Key Features for Task Status Customization:
Custom Labels: Create unique statuses like In Review, Pending Approval, or Blocked.
Color Coding: Assign colors to quickly identify task phases.
Reorganization Options: Rearrange statuses to match the flow of your process.
Global or Board-Specific Usage: Apply statuses across your workspace or tailor them to specific boards.
Step-by-Step: Customizing Task Statuses in Jugl
Step 1: Access the Manage Fields Section
Navigate to My Tasks
On the left-side panel, click on My Tasks to access task settings.
Open Manage Fields
In the top-right corner, click Manage Fields to access customization options.
Select Statuses
In the Manage Fields menu, click Statuses to begin customizing.
Step 2: Create Custom Task Statuses
Add a New Status
Click the Add + button to create a new status.
Name Your Status
Enter a clear and descriptive name for the status, such as:
Pending Approval
In Development
Awaiting Feedback
Reorganize Your Statuses
Drag and drop statuses to arrange them in the order they appear in your workflow.
Save Your Changes
Close the Manage Fields window to save your customized statuses.
Pro Tip: Keep statuses concise and actionable to maintain clarity across teams.
Step 3: Apply Custom Statuses to Tasks
Open a Task
Select any task in your board or list view.
Choose a Status
Click on the Status Dropdown to select the appropriate custom status.
Update Status as Progress Advances
Example: For a marketing project, start with To Do, move to In Progress, then update to Pending Approval, and finally mark as Completed.
Why It Helps: Status updates ensure real-time tracking and visibility for all team members.
Step 4: Track Progress Using Views
Kanban View
Visualize tasks as they move across your custom statuses on a Kanban board.
Table View
View a detailed list of tasks with their current statuses, assignees, and deadlines.
Calendar View
See tasks and their statuses mapped to a timeline for time-sensitive projects.
Enable Filters
Sort tasks by status, priority, or deadline to focus on specific aspects of your workflow.
Pro Tip: Combine status filters with priority and due dates for an even more streamlined view.
Best Practices for Customizing Task Statuses
Keep It Simple: Limit the number of statuses to avoid overcomplicating workflows.
Standardize Across Teams: Ensure everyone understands and uses the same statuses consistently.
Evaluate and Adjust: Periodically review statuses to ensure they remain relevant to your processes.
Teams that standardize task workflows experience a 20% reduction in project delays (Source: Deloitte).
Examples of Custom Task Statuses in Action
Scenario 1: Product Development Workflow
A development team uses statuses like:
Backlog
In Development
Testing
Released
Scenario 2: Marketing Campaigns
A marketing team tracks campaigns with:
Drafting
Pending Approval
Scheduled
Published
Scenario 3: Sales Pipeline Management
A sales team customizes task statuses to match their pipeline, including:
Lead Contacted
Negotiating
Deal Closed
Why Jugl’s Custom Task Statuses Stand Out
Jugl provides unmatched flexibility for task tracking, with:
Fully Customizable Labels: Adapt statuses to fit any industry or project.
Visual Clarity: Color-coded statuses make progress tracking effortless.
Collaboration Made Easy: Standardize workflows across teams for better alignment.
With Jugl, task statuses aren’t just labels—they’re your roadmap to an efficient, organized, and productive workflow.
Take Action: Customize Your Task Statuses in Jugl Today!
Log in to Jugl and start creating task statuses tailored to your workflow. From Kanban boards to real-time tracking, Jugl ensures your tasks are always clear and on track. Let’s Jugl it! 🎉
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