self-managed task
[/sɛlf ˈmænɪdʒd tæsk/]
nounpl: self-managed tasks
tarefa autogestionada
1. A work assignment or activity that an individual manages independently without direct supervision, controlling its planning, execution, and monitoring
The project manager assigned him a self-managed task to develop the marketing strategy by the end of the quarter.
O gerente de projeto lhe atribuiu uma tarefa autogestionada para desenvolver a estratégia de marketing até o final do trimestre.
2. A responsibility that requires personal accountability and autonomous decision-making throughout its completion
As part of the new work model, each team member has at least one self-managed task per sprint.
Como parte do novo modelo de trabalho, cada membro da equipe tem pelo menos uma tarefa autogestionada por sprint.
This term has become increasingly prevalent in Brazilian corporate culture, particularly in tech companies and organizations adopting agile methodologies. It reflects a shift toward more autonomy and accountability in the workplace. In the USA, especially in Silicon Valley and startup culture, self-managed tasks are considered a sign of professional maturity and trust. In Portugal, the concept is gaining traction in modern organizations but maintains a more formal linguistic treatment with the hyphenated 'auto-gerida' form.
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