Delayed Tasks Summary
Overview
Below is a business-focused explanation of the Delayed Tasks Summary report in Dafater.
Delayed Tasks Summary – Business Overview
What Business Information This Report Provides
The Delayed Tasks Summary report gives a clear, consolidated view of tasks that are not completed on time. It highlights where work is falling behind schedule, which projects or teams are affected, and how severe the delays are.
This report helps management quickly understand delivery risks, workload issues, and accountability gaps across ongoing projects.
When and Why to Use This Report
You should use this report when: - Monitoring project execution and delivery timelines - Identifying bottlenecks or overdue responsibilities - Reviewing team or individual performance - Preparing for status meetings, management reviews, or client updates - Taking corrective action before delays escalate into missed deadlines or customer dissatisfaction
It is especially useful for project managers, operations heads, and department managers.
Key Columns and Their Business Meaning
Typical columns in the report include:
Project
Shows which project the delayed task belongs to. Helps identify projects at risk.Task
The specific activity that is overdue. Useful for pinpointing exactly what work is delayed.Assigned To
Indicates the responsible person or team. Supports accountability and workload balancing.Expected Start Date
When the task was planned to begin. Helps assess planning accuracy.Expected End Date
The original deadline. Used as the benchmark to determine delay.Status
Shows whether the task is Open, Working, or Pending. Helps distinguish between inactive delays and active but slow-moving tasks.Delay (Days)
Number of days the task is overdue. This highlights urgency and prioritization needs.
Available Filters and Their Business Purpose
The report can be filtered to focus on what matters most:
- Project – Review delays for a specific project
- Assigned To – Analyze individual or team performance
- Status – Focus only on open or in-progress delays
- Date Range – Identify delays within a specific period
- Priority (if available) – Separate critical delays from low-impact ones
These filters allow managers to zoom in on problem areas and avoid information overload.
How to Interpret the Results for Business Decisions
High number of delayed tasks in one project
Indicates planning issues, scope creep, or resource shortages.Repeated delays by the same person or team
Suggests workload imbalance, skill gaps, or dependency issues.Tasks with large delay durations
Require immediate intervention to avoid project failure or client escalation.Many delayed tasks with “Working” status
Shows effort is ongoing but progress may be slower than expected—consider support or deadline revision.
Common Use Cases and Scenarios
- Weekly project review meetings to discuss risks and next actions
- Management dashboards for tracking execution health
- Resource planning to redistribute work from overloaded staff
- Client reporting to proactively address delivery concerns
- Process improvement initiatives by identifying recurring delay patterns
Business Value Summary
The Delayed Tasks Summary report in Dafater acts as an early warning system. It enables timely decision-making, improves accountability, supports realistic planning, and helps ensure projects are delivered on time and within expectations.
Report Information
- Module: Projects
- Related DocType: Task
- Report Type: Script Report
- Standard: Yes