taskmanagement
Task management is the process of managing work items—referred to as tasks—from inception to completion. It encompasses capturing, planning, assigning, prioritizing, executing, tracking, and reviewing tasks. The goal is to improve productivity, coordination, and accountability for individuals and teams.
A task record typically includes a description, due date, priority, owner, status, dependencies, and estimated effort.
Methods range from personal systems like to-do lists and Getting Things Done to team approaches such as
Common workflow: capture, clarify, estimate, assign, schedule, execute, monitor, review, close. Regular updates and transparent status
Key metrics include cycle time, lead time, throughput, on-time delivery, and completion rate. Qualitative indicators include
Challenges include scope creep, dependency management, and uneven workload. Best practices include defining done criteria, keeping