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- noun management A
task ; especially, anitem discussed in ameeting that requires furtheraction orwork .
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An action item is a documented, discrete, and specific task or activity that can be handled by a particular person.
Action Items: What They Are & How to Write Them | Geekbot Geekbot 2025
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In the management world, action items are what you would place on your to-do list or a calendar so that you can keep track of things that need to be completed.
What are Action Items and How to Use Them to Succeed ? imreallyamermaid_ 2026
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f you have been utilizing a project manager or note taker (and God knows you should), be sure to use a few minutes at the end for him or her to review any major new projects or action items that were generated in the meeting. Have the PM email the list of resolved and new action items to all the participants.
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