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Why tasks go stale

> Tasks go stale when updates happen in Slack, code, and meetings but never make it back to the tracking tool.

Common failure modes

A PR merges, but the ticket still says in progress.

A blocker is discussed in Slack but not added to the issue.

The same bug is discussed again, but the existing issue is not updated.

A manager asks for status because the tools disagree.

What helps

Link tasks to source threads and PRs.

Update status where teams already look.

Show stale work before it becomes a surprise.

Connect repeated discussions to the same issue.

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