Hi everyone! 
You know that feeling - a task moves to “In Progress,” and you think it’s moving along. But a week later, you realize… nothing’s actually happened. 
That silent delay? It costs more than you think. Missed deadlines, stressed teammates, frustrated clients, and the worst part? You usually don’t even see it coming.
But what if you could?
Let’s talk about how to track delays in monday, and why tools like Time in Status with status monitor, and board metrics can change the game.
Why status changes alone aren’t enough
Changing a task’s status looks like progress. But how long does it actually stay there?
That’s where wait time comes in. You might not notice that a task sat in “Waiting for Approval” for 4 days… until it’s already pushed the whole project behind schedule.
This is where task analytics, and item reports really shine. By measuring time between statuses in monday.com, you’re not just watching movement - you’re understanding pace, blocks, and real progress.
A real example: when one small change saved a lot
We worked with a team who thought their process was fine — until they turned on Time in Status and started looking at the data.
Turns out, 40% of delays were hiding in the “Review” stage. Once they added automatic reminders and clarified who owned the task, they cut the delay in half. No major changes, just visibility.
The result?
- 25% faster delivery
- Less overtime
- A happy client (and a much calmer team)
So, what can you actually do?
If you’re asking: how do I track where we’re losing time on our board?, here’s what to try:
Just start using Time in Status
- To see how long items spend in each phase and to visualize delays and stuck tasks
- Start using board metrics to catch slowdowns before they hurt delivery
- Check your item reports regularly - small wait times add up
- Track and measure time between statuses to really understand where work stalls
You don’t need to guess anymore
Once you start looking at where your time is going, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it. Seriously.
Your team works hard - don’t let invisible delays slow them down. With the right tools, stuck tasks become easy to spot (and fix), task analytics become part of your daily rhythm, and your board becomes a lot more than just color-coded statuses.
Start small. Turn on Time in Status. Monitor a few tasks. See what changes. You’ll be surprised how much time (and stress) you save.
If you need help or want to ask questions, please contact SaaSJet Support or email us at support@saasjet.atlassian.net
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