PURPOSE A task tracker spreadsheet helps monitor work, ownership, deadlines, and status. COMMON COLUMNS Use task, owner, priority, status, start date, due date, completion date, blockers, and notes. BEST PRACTICES Use dropdowns for status and priority, conditional formatting for overdue tasks, and filters for owner or project. KEEP IT CURRENT A tracker is only useful if it is updated regularly. TIP Do not turn a task tracker into a novel. Keep task descriptions short and actionable.