I need workflow suggestions

[Matthieu B]

Hello, I was wondering how one would manage task priority inside MLO when it comes to workload. Does the computed-score take workload/time required into consideration and if not, what's a good workaround?

User case (reductio): A) very easy task which takes minimal time and effort due tonight VS B) very heavy task that requires hours of planning due in 2 days. Obvisously, task B needs to be taken care of asap as I would run out of time if I wait too long even though task A is more urgent on paper. It's quite obvious that the solution has nothing to do with urgency or importance. Time required (aka workload) makes more sense as a parameter.

P.S. Ideally one would develop a system whereby projects are always reduced to atomic units (small tasks) which would approximately be on the same level in terms of workload/time required so I wouldn't have the problem of prioritizing based on this additional parameter in the first place.

I hope it makes sense. Thank you in advance for any suggestions you guys might have!

Cheers, Matthieu

[Mario Seixas Sales]

Since computed-score priority (CSA) computes start and due dates, I use those to set the duration of each task, aka, LEAD TIME = DURATION of the task. Then, to set the LEAD TIME, I choose an start date far in the future, like five years from now, and set ALL tasks to that start date + their respective LEAD TIME (duration). So, what happens? Since the start date is the same for all tasks, so they will differ the CSA by their DUE DATE score obtained from the LEAD/DURATION of the task and since the DUE DATE SCORE increases CSA when coming towards today, the tasks with little duration will have a higher priority, because I consider the duration of the task as "costs" (input) that mitigates the "benefits" (outcomes).

Since you want the opposite, to prioritize long duration tasks, just set the DUE DATE + LEAD instead of the START DATE + LEAD far in the future and the logic will be inverted.

And for due dates warning, use the reminders.