Prioritizing Effectively as a Leader
36mIntermediate2019-05-03
Authors

Dorie Clark
Professor of Business Administration and Published Author
Course details
Great leaders focus on the most important priorities. But in a busy work environment, we have to learn to choose wisely. In this course, Dorie Clark equips leaders with tips for managing this balancing act with confidence. Learn how to understand what matters in your organization—and how you and your team can take action accordingly. See how to make your priorities real by explaining the context behind these priorities to your team, crafting detailed implementation plans, and helping employees think through their own workflow.
Skills covered
Time ManagementLeadership SkillsProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- How to manage competing demands on your time
How to Think About Priorities
- Align your priorities
- Understand what your company's priorities are
- What's a priority and what's not
- How to fend off things that aren't a priority
Setting Priorities and Tracking Progress
- Tap into your team's insights
- Create priorities for you and your team
- Make your priorities real
- Make time for your priorities
Priorities and Your Team
- How to communicate about priorities
- Help your employees set their priorities
- What to do when priorities change
Conclusion
- Take action