How to Show Sprint Assignments in the Project Task List in Project Insight

Project Insight allows teams to display the sprint assigned to each task directly in a project task list. Add the Sprints column to quickly see which tasks are already included in an active, upcoming, or not active sprint without opening each task individually.

Project Insight does this by connecting sprint assignments to the task list and task reports, helping teams review sprint work, avoid duplicate planning, and prioritize tasks more efficiently.

Best for: Project managers, sprint planners, and team members who need to identify which project tasks are already assigned to sprints.

Why Should You Show Sprint Assignments in the Task List?

A project may contain many tasks, but only some of them may be included in a sprint.

You can open each task individually to check its sprint assignment, but that can take too long. Adding the Sprints column lets you review all sprint assignments from one task list.

This helps teams:

• Identify tasks that are already assigned to a sprint.
• See which sprint contains each task.
• Review active, upcoming, or not active sprint assignments.
• Prioritize work based on sprint placement.
• Avoid losing track of sprint tasks.

How Do You Add the Sprints Column to a Project Task List?

1. Open the project in Project Insight.
2. Go to the project’s task list.
3. Right-click in the task list column area.
4. Select Insert a Column.
5. Search for Sprints.
6. Select the Sprints column.
7. Select Insert.

The Sprints column will appear in the task list.

What Does the Sprints Column Show?

The Sprints column shows the name of the sprint associated with each task.

For example, if a task is included in a sprint named Builds, the Sprints column displays Builds next to that task.

Your organization may name sprints by:

• Sprint name
• Sprint number
• Project phase
• Release
• Another internal naming convention

The value displayed in the column matches the sprint name used by your organization.

Can You See Tasks From Active and Upcoming Sprints?

Yes. The Sprints column can identify tasks included in sprints regardless of whether the sprint is currently active, upcoming, or still in the Not Active state.

This gives you one place to review sprint assignments without switching between multiple sprint records.

How Does the Sprints Column Help With Prioritization?

The Sprints column helps teams understand where each task belongs in the sprint plan.

When sprint assignments are visible alongside other task information, teams can compare the sprint with fields such as:

• Task status
• Priority
• Owner
• Start and end dates
• Work estimates

This makes it easier to determine which tasks should be completed first and which work is already committed to a sprint.

Project Insight does this by showing sprint context within the same task list used to manage project work.

Can You Include the Sprints Column in a Task Report?

Yes. The Sprints field can also be included in Project Insight task reports.

Adding it to a report helps you review sprint assignments across the tasks included in that report.

To use the sprint field in a task report:

1. Open or create a task report.
2. Add the Sprints field as a report column.
3. Run the report.
4. Review which tasks are assigned to each sprint.

Why Use the Sprints Column in Reports?

Including the Sprints column in task reports can help teams:

• Track which tasks are already assigned.
• Review sprint work without opening each task.
• Compare sprint assignments across projects or task groups.
• Support sprint planning and prioritization.
• Maintain visibility when work is also managed in Jira, Azure DevOps, or another Agile tool connected to Project Insight.

The transcript confirms that the Sprints column can be used in task reports. It does not demonstrate the configuration or behavior of any specific Jira or Azure DevOps integration.

What Are Common Mistakes When Adding the Sprints Column?

Searching for the wrong column name

Search for Sprints, using the full field name.

Opening every task individually

You do not need to open each task to find its sprint. Add the Sprints column to review the information from the full task list.

Assuming blank tasks are assigned

If the Sprints column is blank for a task, the demonstration does not show that task as belonging to a sprint.

Forgetting to add the field to reports

Adding the column to the project task list does not automatically add it to every task report. Add the Sprints field separately when building or updating a report.

When Should You Use the Task List Instead of Opening the Sprint?

Use the project task list when you want to:

• Review all project tasks together.
• Identify which tasks are already assigned to sprints.
• Compare sprint assignments with task priorities or owners.
• Avoid opening tasks one at a time.

Open the sprint itself when you need to manage the sprint backlog, assignments, dates, progress, or sprint status.

Related Questions

Can I see which sprint a task belongs to without opening the task?

Yes. Add the Sprints column to the project task list.

Does the column show the sprint name?

Yes. It displays the sprint name used by your organization.

Can the Sprints column show upcoming sprints?

Yes. It can show sprint assignments for active, upcoming, and not active sprints.

Can I use the Sprints field in a report?

Yes. Add it as a column in a Project Insight task report.

Can this help prevent duplicate sprint planning?

It can help planners see which tasks are already assigned to a sprint before adding or prioritizing more work.

For additional assistance, visit Project Insight Support at projectinsight.com/support.