Status Definitions
The 11 task statuses and what each means.
The rule — Every task's status is kept current at all times. There are exactly 11.
| # | Status | Meaning | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not started | Exists, no work begun | Gray |
| 2 | Needs strategic input | Blocked on direction (red for Chad) | Red |
| 3 | Waiting on dependency | Another task must finish first | Yellow |
| 4 | Waiting on client assets | Need materials from the client | Yellow |
| 5 | On hold | Intentionally paused | Gray |
| 6 | In progress | Actively being worked on | Green |
| 7 | QA review | Corrine reviewing before delivery | — |
| 8 | Ready to send | Approved, cleared to deliver | Green |
| 9 | Waiting on client approval | Delivered, awaiting sign-off | Green |
| 10 | New client feedback | Client posted a comment/response | — |
| 11 | Completed | Approved and fully closed | Green |
The 5-step stage strip (Strategy → Approve → Production → Refine → Deliver) is derived from this field.