PURPOSE Prioritizing tasks helps you focus on the work that matters most. START WITH IMPACT Identify which tasks affect customers, deadlines, revenue, compliance, safety, or other people’s work. SORT TASKS Group tasks by urgency, importance, effort, and dependencies. WATCH FOR TRAPS Do not confuse loud with important. Some tasks scream because they have excellent marketing. BEST PRACTICE Review priorities daily and adjust when deadlines, risks, or business needs change.