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When I have 10+ tasks from multiple stakeholders, I start by listing everything in a single view (usually in Trello or Asana). I tag each task with three attributes: business impact (revenue, risk, or visibility), urgency (deadline), and effort (hours). I use an Eisenhower/MoSCoW hybrid: items that are high impact, time‑sensitive, and low–medium effort go first. I communicate a draft priority list to stakeholders within 2–3 hours, highlight conflicts, and ask for trade‑off decisions where needed. I then block focused time in my calendar and use daily standup check‑ins to adjust. Using this approach, I consistently deliver 90–95% of weekly priorities on time, cut last‑minute escalations by ~40% over two quarters, and maintain transparent expectations with all requesters.
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