REWORK Picking Priorities
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Apr 16, 2025 Discover how to prioritize work without being tethered to outdated to-do lists. The hosts explain the value of adaptable priorities that evolve with real-time insights. They stress the importance of six-week work cycles, offering just enough structure for teams to thrive without being locked into rigid plans. Emphasizing flexibility over fixed roadmaps, they illustrate how this approach fosters better decision-making and encourages consistent progress. Tune in for a fresh take on navigating priorities!
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Priorities Are Flexible
- Priorities should be seen as temporary and flexible rather than permanent fixed decisions.
- Working in six-week cycles allows for better adaptability and less stress about choosing "wrong" priorities.
Example: Shifting Priorities after a Team Change
- After a team member left, they reassessed and decided to focus on one product instead of two.
- This flexible response felt right internally as others agreed with the shift in priorities.
Decide Priorities Near Execution
- Making decisions about work close to the execution time is more informed and accurate.
- Long-term roadmaps can be guesswork since conditions and knowledge change over time.