Explore the Board view for task management

The video explains the Board view feature in Workfront, which provides an alternative way to view and manage project tasks. ​ In the Board view, tasks are displayed as cards on a Kanban-style board, allowing users to sort, group, and move tasks within or between columns. ​ Moving a task updates its status automatically, which is reflected in the task list view. ​ Users can create new cards, which generate new tasks in the project, and edit or assign them directly in the Board view. ​ Columns and cards can be configured, and tasks can be sequenced using predecessors in the task list view.

Key takeaways

  • Board view Overview: The Board view in Workfront offers a Kanban-style interface to view and manage project tasks, providing an alternative to the traditional task list view. ​
  • Task Management: Tasks can be sorted, grouped, and moved within or between columns, with status updates applied automatically when tasks are moved. ​
  • Task Creation: New cards can be created directly in the Board view, which generates new tasks in the project. ​ These tasks can be edited and assigned immediately. ​
  • Customization: Columns and cards in the Board view can be configured to suit project needs, enhancing flexibility in task organization. ​
  • Integration with Task List: Changes made in the Board view, such as task status updates or new task creation, are reflected in the task list view, ensuring seamless integration between views. ​
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