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POHMER ON...
A Process for Prioritizing
So where do you start? Consider this process; you can
adapt it to your own style as needed:
Prioritize and write down all your tasks or projects,
marking each one as either " vital " or " trivial. "
For BHAGs, break the project down into bite-sized,
sequential tasks. Make sure that you include the
sequential tasks from your BHAG project in your master
list so you stay on your project timeline.
At the end of every day, go through your list and write
down your top six priorities (from your " vital " tasks
list) that you want to accomplish the next day on your
smartphone project manager.
Don't attempt to work on " vital " No. 2 to 6 priorities
until after you complete your No. 1 " vital " task each day.
Make a list of routine, day-to-day, operational to-dos;
make an effort to delegate these to your team at the
beginning of the day so you can personally work on the
" vitals " and BHAGs.
Beware of distractions! Try to avoid checking email
and texts, looking at social media, interruptions from
staff members, phone calls, etc., that break into your
blocked out time. If you do need to be disrupted, make
a conscious effort to write down what the interruption/
distraction was and why you allowed it; this will help
mentally reinforce the need to minimize distractions.
This process will help you prioritize and focus your
time, effort and resources on those activities that
provide the maximum payback, while eliminating
busy work.
Sure, we'd like to be able to do everything, but your
time and other resources are limited. Make sure you
invest them wisely! Over time, you'll find that some tasks
will never make the " vital " side of the ledger and will
eventually drop off your list completely. In most cases,
you'll find that no one (yourself included) will know or
care that they weren't completed.
You'll find that you accomplish more important
activities that have real payback and increased
productivity. On the personal side, you're more satisfied
and stress free, with less frustration.
Sounds simplistic? Maybe it is, but the concept really
works if you are serious about it and use it consistently.
It's all about focus.
So, what will give you the most bang for your invested
resources, the most juice for your squeeze? The choices
are many; it's up to you to choose the best ones for your
business and your customer.
Stan Pohmer is president of Pohmer Consulting Group in
Minnetonka, Minnesota. He can be reached at spohmer@
pohmer-consulting.com or 612-605-8799.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of November/December 2023
Editor's Letter
Table of Contents
AmericanHort/Headlines
Headlines/Calendar
Editors' Picks
Green Goods: Trending in '24
Green Goods: Winners' Circle
From the Road: Cincinnati Sights
Outdoor Living: Crafting an Outdoor Oasis
AmericasMart Product Reviews
From the Road: Finding Inspiration in Milwaukee
Pohmer On...
Marketplace
Ad Index
Resources
5 Minutes With ...: Ashley Molion
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November/December 2023 - Editor's Letter
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November/December 2023 - AmericanHort/Headlines
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November/December 2023 - Outdoor Living: Crafting an Outdoor Oasis
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