The Difference Between Tasks And Projects
| Topic | Source |
|---|---|
| ⚙️ Productivity | Getting things done |
A task is only one action. Everything that requires multiple steps is a project.
You should make a clear distinction between a task and a project.
**A task describes exactly one action to do.
A project is usually a collection of tasks. As a rule of thumb, everything that needs more than one step to complete can be considered a project.
This differs from our common understanding of projects being big undertakings with complex goals, requiring a lot of management etc.
With this new definition, something easy as returning a parcel can be considered a project. You have to contact the seller, pack the package, get a shipping label and bring it to the office. There are many steps to take, so it is a project. But most people generally would not have considered this a project.
This definition allows us to simply group our tasks and always focus on the next action to bring the project forward.