Task

(Contrast with: activity, process)

It is not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and then do your best.
- Edwards Deming

A task is the smallest unit of work subject to management accountability. A task is a well-defined work assignment usually assigned to one person. Related tasks are grouped to form activities.

Processes are Partitioned into Activities and Tasks

Examples of Tasks

The Joint Application Design planning activity is further broken down to the following tasks:

Identify the business processes to be addressed
Identify session participants
Schedule the session
Create the agenda/session plan
Distribute the session plan
Confirm participants
Identify participant training needs (e.g. is a JAD process overview required)

Defining a Task

Some or all of the following elements may be used to define a task:

Entry criteria	Prior tasks complete Prior deliverables approved Task defined Deliverables defined Resources available Responsibilities defined Work authorised.
Tasks	Task step sequence Deliverable definition Deliverable acceptance criteria
Exit criteria	Tests passed Deliverables verified Deliverables approved Review complete Acceptance criteria satisfied

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RE Definition: Task

great post

By tamiko288 » Tue 18-Mar-2025, 12:02, My rating: ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭ ✭

Great points on task management! Deming's quote perfectly highlights the need for both understanding and effort. Defining clear tasks, as described, is crucial for project success. It's like in the game Snow rider , where each jump and trick contributes to the overall score. Every small task completed is the path for completing a bigger activity, then process! This structured approach minimizes confusion.

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