What is Open Space in Task Manager?
Open Space adds a lightweight layer of gamification: your character earns points for completed tasks and met deadlines, while the office has its own leaderboard. Points are awarded for work you already do - with no forms or reports and no effect on your permissions in the software.
How does it work?
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You complete a task on time - your character earns points.
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The points contribute to a leaderboard visible to the team.
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Everything happens in the background, based on your normal work.
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Participation is voluntary, and the feature can be disabled.
What do you gain?
Visible results from getting things done: outstanding threads no longer sit around until Friday.
No extra work: there is nothing to fill in.
A positive atmosphere: it is a game, not an employee appraisal.
An everyday example
A customer service team introduced a weekly leaderboard. Closing requests became more visible, and the number of threads carrying over into the following week fell noticeably.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an employee appraisal system?
No - it is deliberately kept separate from employee appraisals.
Can it be disabled?
Yes, participation is voluntary.
Do points affect access to data?
No.