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How leaders can better prioritize personal to-dos

Stepping into a leadership role invites a whole host of new demands. In this article, learn how you can better prioritize them.

By Pat Kua

April 07, 2023

Stepping into a leadership role invites a whole host of new demands. Learn how you can better prioritize them.

As people transition into leadership roles, one of the biggest challenges they face is deciding what to work on. If you’re part of a healthy software team, you probably use a Kanban board that always informs the team of their top-priority work items. 

In this regard, if a new leader is used to a more team-oriented approach when prioritizing work, they may not be so confident in planning their own personal to-dos. Here are some practical ways to prioritize work as a new leader or manager.

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