This video from Tactplan explains how to make tasks paced within the project management software. Pacing tasks is a technique used to ensure continuous work across all locations where the task is assigned, which can be crucial for maintaining workflow consistency.

Key points include:

• Identifying Task Disruption: The tutorial begins by observing a schedule where tasks, such as tiling, experience frequent starts and stops, which can lead to inefficiencies.
• Setting a Task to be Paced: To address this, users can double-click on a task to access its settings and configure it to be paced. This setting adjusts the task's execution to be continuous across its designated locations.
• Understanding Impacts of Pacing: While pacing ensures that a task proceeds without interruption, it may introduce delays elsewhere in the project, particularly if it affects the schedule's critical path. This can have implications for the overall project timeline and needs to be managed carefully.

This feature is particularly beneficial for project managers looking to optimize task execution and minimize downtime, though they must also consider the potential trade-offs regarding project timelines and critical path dependencies.