task managers
Digital to-do lists
Task managers are software applications that display and control running programs and system processes.
They show which applications are active, how much memory and processing power each consumes, and allow users to force-quit unresponsive programs.
The browser was frozen, so I opened task manager to end the process.
On Windows, Task Manager is accessed with Ctrl+Alt+Delete; on Mac, Activity Monitor serves the same function.
Ranking by importance
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- deadlinesSubmission cutoff times
- milestonesNotable points of progress
progress tracking · workflow · timelines · workload · sequencing · dependencies · bottlenecks · queues
Joint effort toward shared aim
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- shared listsJointly maintained inventories
- commentsSpoken or written reactions
mentions · permissions · real-time updates · assignees · stakeholders · transparency · handoffs · coordination
Intended end results
- targetsIntended aims or marks
- objectivesIntended targets or ends
- focusConcentrated attention point
- outputWhat something generates
achievement · accomplishment · results · efficiency · throughput · time-saving · optimize · streamline
Vehicle control panel
- notificationsAutomated messages announcing events
- GanttProject scheduling bar chart
- backlogAccumulated unfinished work
- sprintsBrief maximum-speed runs
tickets · sync · automation · reminders · calendar · integration · cloud · interface
prioritization
Ranking by importance
- schedulingAssigning times to events
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- deadlinesSubmission cutoff times
milestones · progress tracking · workflow · timelines · workload · sequencing · dependencies · bottlenecks · queues · batching
teamwork
Joint effort toward shared aim
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- shared listsJointly maintained inventories
comments · mentions · permissions · real-time updates · assignees · stakeholders · transparency · handoffs · coordination
goals
Intended end results
- targetsIntended aims or marks
- objectivesIntended targets or ends
- focusConcentrated attention point
output · achievement · accomplishment · results · efficiency · throughput · time-saving · optimize · streamline · momentum
dashboard
Vehicle control panel
- notificationsAutomated messages announcing events
- GanttProject scheduling bar chart
- backlogAccumulated unfinished work
sprints · tickets · sync · automation · reminders · calendar · integration · cloud · interface · usability
- appsapps, browser, software, calculator, calendar
- productivity softwareoffice suites, spreadsheets, word processors, calendars, to-do lists
- business softwareCRM, accounting, payroll, billing, invoicing
- automationautomation, macros, macro, automate, hotkeys
- web appsGoogle Docs, Canva, Figma, Medium, WordPress
task managersdisorganization
Absence of systematic arrangement
chaos · mental clutter · winging it · flying by the seat of your pants · disorder
task, manager, tasks, tasked, tasking, taskmaster, manage, manages, managed