Work Prioritization

Work prioritization is a big challenge for working professionals, especially those who are multitasking. Higher the position in the hierarchy, more the number of tasks get added to one’s portfolio. And all these tasks are important and to be completed within the stipulated timeframe.

The challenge we often face is how to identify the degree of importance of each task? Which task is more critical than the other? Which one should I do first? In most cases, we decide on the sequence depending on our gut feeling; or sometimes on the parameters of ‘simplest’, ‘easiest’ or the ‘quickest’. But all these decision criteria are based on an instinctive feeling, not on logical reasoning. Sometimes our instinct works, but in most cases, we land up with wrong sequencing of prioritizing our tasks. And that affects our time management, family commitments, work life balance etc.

Here is a practical tool with five simple steps that helps you to prioritize your todolist with complete clarity of logical sequencing. The attachment is self-explanatory. Two important points, first choose your priority (between the two tasks) instantaneously and don't think much; second, in the beginning the process make take half an hour but once you get a hand of it, time will drastically come down to five minutes.

Begin your day with 10 minutes of quality time using this one-pager, one for your professional ‘to do’ list and the other for personal and family priorities. Use the tool for a month and send me your honest feedback.

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