Assigning tasks in a new project is a delicate balance. You want to match people to what they are good at, but also to what they are interested in. Top-down assignment often leads to low motivation.
Boost Motivation with Self-Determination
By letting team members rank the tasks they want to take on, you give them a sense of ownership. Even if they get their 2nd choice, they are more engaged because they chose it as an alternative.
- Increases productivity by matching interest to work.
- Reduces resistance to "undesirable" tasks by using a fair, transparent process.
- Encourages peer support when members see which tasks are under-resourced.
Deep Preference Evaluation
The system doesn't just stop at the first choice. It evaluates every rank in a member's list, ensuring that the final allocation is the most "acceptable" version for the entire team.
Recommended Settings
- Publication Type: "Live Results" (encourages members to pick tasks that need help).
- Member Type: "Member List" (for your project team).
- Point: Set capacities for each task to ensure balanced resourcing.
Team-Centric Management
Fair Resource Distribution
Prevents the same "reliable" people from always being burdened with the hardest or least popular tasks.
Increased Autonomy
Members feel respected and empowered when they have a direct say in their role within the project.
Faster Kick-offs
The "who does what" phase is completed quickly through the system, allowing the team to start actual work sooner.
Clear Responsibility
Everyone knows exactly what they are responsible for, based on a process they all participated in.
Build a more engaged and productive team.
Assign your next project tasks with Minfair.
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