Topic
Task management
How work gets into the system, who owns it, and what happens to it until it is closed. This covers statuses, priorities, subtasks and ownership.
7 articles
How to Prioritize Tasks as a Team
Good prioritization rests on two questions: how important a task is and when it has to be done. Here is how to turn that into a simple system the whole team follows the same way.
Priority vs. Urgency: Why It Hurts When Everything Is Urgent
Urgency tells you how much time a task has. Priority tells you how much it matters. When the two blur together, the team works on the loudest requests instead of the most important ones.
What Task Statuses Does a Team Need?
Most teams only need three basic statuses, and a new one is worth adding only when it marks a real handoff or a wait. Here is how to build a status system your team will actually use.
Who Should Own a Task?
Every task needs one main owner who is responsible for getting it done. Others can contribute, but the task's fate rests with one person. Here is how to choose who that should be.
How to Break a Large Task into Smaller Tasks
A large task is worth breaking down when it takes several days, involves several people, or nobody can tell where it stands. Here is how to turn it, step by step, into a set of manageable tasks that can each be closed on their own.
What Does a Well-Structured Task Look Like?
A well-structured task tells you at first glance what needs doing, who owns it, when it is due, and how you will know it is finished. Here is what information it needs and where teams most often go wrong.
What Is Task Management?
Task management is how a team records its work, gives each task an owner, sets priorities, and tracks everything through to completion. Here is what it consists of, how it differs from project management, and when a team needs it.