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.
NYC Slang
solo gig
Synonyms / Sinônimos
autonomous taskindependent taskself-directed assignmentautonomous work assignmentunsupervised task
Antonyms / Antônimos
supervised taskmicromanaged taskdirected taskclosely monitored task

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tarefa autogestionada
Most common and formal usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tarefa autogestionada / atividade independente
Both terms used interchangeably in modern corporate environments
São Paulo
tarefa autogestionada
Preferred in tech and startup sectors; sometimes 'tarefa autônoma'
Portugal
tarefa auto-gerida / tarefa autónoma
Portuguese spelling variation; 'auto-gerida' more formal, 'autónoma' more colloquial

Related Words

self-managementautonomytask managementaccountabilityindependent workagile methodology

Related Idioms & Phrases

take ownership of a task
wear multiple hats
fly solo
take the reins
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