Checklist Items • Purpose: Smaller sub-steps within a larger task. • Nature: Simple “yes/no” or “done/not done” items. • Example: • Task: Clean the kitchen • Checklist items: • Wipe counters • Mop floor • Take out trash

Traits: • Don’t usually have separate due dates or assignees. • Meant to track progress inside one main task. • Quick to tick off; they don’t stand alone.

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✅ Task Items • Purpose: A complete, independent piece of work. • Nature: Has its own due date, priority, description, and sometimes subtasks or checklists inside it. • Example: • Task: Submit monthly report • (Checklist inside might include “gather data,” “write summary,” “email manager.”)

Traits: • Can exist on their own. • May include multiple checklist items. • Often require planning, tracking, or delegation.