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What Is a Task in Project Management?

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Artem Gurnov
Artem Gurnov Director of Account Development, Wrike
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What Is a Task in Project Management?

A task is a single unit of work — a single step in a multi-step project. A task is accomplished by a set deadline and must contribute towards work-related objectives. Just as project management is the coordination of individual tasks, a task can be further broken down into subtasks, which should also have clear start and end dates for completion.

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Artem Gurnov

Artem is a Director of Account Development at Wrike. He previously held the role of Project Manager, overseeing a team of customer success managers (CSMs). Over the years of building teams and scaling business processes, he has successfully deployed multiple projects, from automating client outreach to setting up work prioritization tools for sales reps and CSMs.

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