Everything looks urgent & important
No one knows what matters most
We have not agreed what matters most
Everyone says their priority comes first
WHEN EVERYTHING IS A PRIORITY
Common signs
- Everything looks urgent & important
- No one knows what matters most
- We haven’t agreed what matters most
- Everyone says their priority comes first
What looks like a prioritisation problem may not actually be a prioritisation problem
Before jumping to solutions, ask:
- How do teams and individuals know what matters most?
- How do teams and individuals know what drives their priorities?
- Have you agreed what matters most in the team (for example, your top 3 priorities)?
- What happens when priorities collide across boundaries?
Look beyond prioritization. Explore also:
- Communication about targets, plans and prioritization
- Priority alignment in (matrix) organization
- Choice & timing of priorities
When everything is a priority Explore