Are you clear on your strategic priorities? And do you have a way of focusing on the things that matter most to deliver on these?
I’ve read that 98% of people have trouble prioritizing and staying on track. Today, I offer 3 tips to help you focus on the strategic issues that matter most to you.
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3 tips to focus on the strategic issues that matter most to you
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Be razor clear – are you clear on exactly what you need to do to achieve your targets? Deliver your projects? Get that recognition or visibility or promotion that you’re after? For each of your priorities or targets, write down at least 3 items that you need to do to deliver these. If you aren’t clear on what you need to do, you need to break these down into more granular detail.
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Find a way to be deliberate in how you spend your work time – what is your system that ensures your time is well spent? For example, I have a “to do” list which I sort by priority. I use a very simple Apple Notes synced between my phone and Mac, so it’s with me where-ever I am. That way I always know what tasks will give me the highest ROI. Some people prefer a Kanban/ Trello board, a platform such as Planview (ask me about this), or a physical notebook. Find something simple that suits your way of working so you can be purposeful, strategic and deliberate, rather than merely responding to what comes your way.
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Cut out the noise – the information and people we surround ourselves with will shape our thoughts and ultimately actions. This happens at both a conscious and a subconscious level. In fact, we are being subconsciously primed all the time. What we are exposed to is framing how we view the world. How do you curate the information and templates you need to deliver your strategic work (ask me about this)? Do you think about WHO you spend your time with? How can you cut out the noise, the less positive / less helpful influences, to focus on the important stuff?
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Quote of the week
“Achieving your goals is not about being more efficient in your tasks. It’s about being more selective in your commitments.”
Adam Grant
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About Lisa Carlin
Lisa Carlin is a Strategy Execution Specialist.  She works with business leaders to plan and execute their strategies in tough environments.  Her clients love having her expertise and guidance to navigate their workplace culture and use AI to achieve success.
Lisa created The Turbochargers Hub, so leaders can master the art of strategic influence and generate momentum for organizational change.
Lisa is author of the globally acclaimed newsletter, Turbocharge Weekly, read by 8,000 business leaders.
Lisa’s career includes roles at McKinsey and Accenture, then running her own business since 1999.  Over this time she has delivered over 50 implementations with a 96% success rate.