geriggt

Geriggt is a term in contemporary productivity discourse describing a compact, prioritized plan or checklist intended to maximize efficiency in task completion. As a noun, a geriggt refers to the plan itself; as a verb, to geriggt means to create such a plan by breaking work into small, ordered steps and removing nonessential elements.

The coinage appeared in online productivity communities in the early 2020s and is often attributed to a user who joked about getting things done with a geriggt template. The word is deliberately reminiscent of Germanic-sounding neologisms used to convey precision, though there is no formal etymology.

Geriggt plans prioritize completing tasks in short time boxes, with explicit priorities and minimal dependencies. They are common in study routines, project initiations, and rapid prototyping. A typical geriggt kit might include a one-page task list, a compact schedule, and clear success criteria.

The term is widely used in informal contexts but remains unofficial. Critics warn that overuse can create buzzword fatigue, while supporters argue that geriggt clarifies priorities and reduces cognitive load. Related terms include geriggted (adjective) and gerigging (the process).

Related concepts include checklists, time boxing, and lean planning.