Harry Max, executive player-coach and author, shares insights on managing priorities for better planning and decision-making. He discusses the art of prioritization in business operations, strategic prioritization processes, and effective methods for individuals, teams, and organizations. The podcast explores boosting team performance with the Speedboat Framework and prioritization habits for improved teamwork efficiency.
Developing prioritization skills leads to better planning and smarter decision-making.
A structured approach to task triaging and visual frameworks like 'speedboat' enhance teamwork and efficiency.
Deep dives
Importance of Prioritization Skills for Better Planning
Developing prioritization skills leads to better planning and smarter decision-making. The speaker emphasizes the significance of honing these skills for improved business operations. Success stories like Apple and Amazon underscore the impact of effective prioritization on productivity and success.
Impact of Prioritization on Individual and Team Performance
Prioritization is not just about ranking tasks, but requires a structured approach. The speaker highlights the importance of consciously triaging tasks to decide on intentional prioritization. A visual framework like 'speedboat' aids teams in identifying what slows them down and what propels them forward, fostering teamwork and efficiency.
Starting with a Morning Prioritization Routine
Establishing a morning routine to address avoided tasks propels productivity for the day. Setting aside time to identify critical priorities can energize the workflow. The key is to slow down momentarily to strategize, leading to long-term efficiency and success in managing priorities.
Maximizing Productivity through Daily Prioritization Practices
Incorporating a simple daily routine to identify, address, and prioritize key tasks fuels momentum. By pinpointing tasks that are being avoided, individuals can tackle strategic issues efficiently. Implementing daily prioritization habits can drive enhanced productivity and goal achievement.
Harry shares his insights and tips on managing priorities and how improving our prioritization skills leads to better planning and smarter decision making.
Harry Max is an executive player-coach, consultant, and hands-on product design and development leader with vision and a solid grasp of operations. He is a managing partner at Peak Priorities, LLC.
Harry works with senior leaders and their teams to help them realize their visions by zeroing in on pragmatic solutions to complex challenges.
Harry Max is the author of the book “Managing Priorities – How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions.”
This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com
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