
LEVELS – A Whole New Level
#143 - Pick priorities & stay mission-aligned: How to avoid bike shedding | Sam Corcos & Ben Grynol
Jul 6, 2022
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- Prioritize essential tasks early on to ensure company survival.
- Beware of bike shedding, focusing on trivial tasks over critical issues.
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Focusing on Essential Tasks for Startups
In the podcast, the importance of focusing on essential tasks, especially in the early days of a startup, is emphasized. Co-founder Mark Randolph highlights the challenge of choosing only three critical tasks out of a hundred, crucial for a small company's survival. This strategic focus becomes even more crucial as companies grow, allowing them the capacity to undertake a wider range of projects. Failure to prioritize the right tasks can lead to the demise of a company.
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