untracked task
[ʌnˈtrækd tæsk]
nounpl: untracked tasks
tarefa não rastreada
1. A work item or assignment that is not being monitored, recorded, or followed up in any formal system or project management tool
The untracked tasks are causing delays in project completion because no one knows their status.
As tarefas não rastreadas estão causando atrasos na conclusão do projeto porque ninguém conhece seu status.
2. Work that is performed informally without documentation or progress monitoring
Many untracked tasks in our department are completed but never reported to management.
Muitas tarefas não rastreadas em nosso departamento são concluídas, mas nunca são reportadas à gerência.
This term is commonly used in technology and business sectors in both Brazil and the USA to identify organizational inefficiencies. In Brazilian corporate culture, untracked tasks often reflect informal work practices and the need for better project management implementation. In the USA, this term is frequently used in agile and software development contexts to highlight the importance of proper task management and transparency.
NYC Slang
off-the-books task; shadow work
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