Werkpunt

Werkpunt is a Dutch term formed from de woorden werk and punt, literally meaning a point of work. It is used in several Dutch-speaking contexts to refer to either a focal point in a workflow or a designated location where work is performed. There is no single, universally adopted definition, and the meaning varies by domain and organization.

In project management and knowledge work, werkpunt commonly denotes the next or current task that drives the workflow. It can function similarly to a work item, ticket, or backlog entry in Agile or Kanban methods, describing a specific assignment, requirement, or deliverable that team members must address. The term emphasizes the task as the central unit around which planning and execution revolve.

In production planning and operations, werkpunt may refer to a physical work point or workstation on the shop floor, where a defined set of tasks is carried out. Such work points are used in planning, allocation, and optimization of tasks across a facility, often aligning with process steps or station responsibilities.

In educational or training contexts, werkpunt can label a task or exercise designed to develop a particular skill or to anchor a learning activity around a central question or objective.

Although the concept is widely used in Dutch practice, translations into English depend on context and may render it as work point, work item, or task focus. The term reflects a practical approach to identifying what needs to be done next or where work should occur within a process.