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You're launching a startup with limited resources. How do you prioritize tasks in an agile framework?

Balancing priorities in a new startup? Share your strategies for tackling tasks effectively.

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You're launching a startup with limited resources. How do you prioritize tasks in an agile framework?

Balancing priorities in a new startup? Share your strategies for tackling tasks effectively.

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    Paras Arora

    Co-Chief Executive Officer at StrategyWerks

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    I’ve learned that clarity beats chaos every time. In an agile framework with limited resources, my priority is simple: focus on what moves the needle first. At StrategyWerks, we break tasks into sprints but start each week asking: “What’s the one thing that, if done well, makes everything else easier or unnecessary?” That’s how we stay lean, focused& fast. We follow a value-first model—prioritize what brings the quickest & highest impact (even if it’s not the prettiest task). Feedback loops, not perfection, drive our momentum. Don’t over-plan. Set micro-goals, get it out, test fast & adjust. Execution over endless discussion. “Start small, but start smart.” That mindset has helped us build, learn, and scale—one clear priority at a time.

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    Biren Parekh

    Director🔹Author🔹Banking, Finance Software Professional🔹Project Management & Leadership🔹Product Management🔹Professional Speaker🔹PMI Champion🔹NEXT100CIO Winner🔹Thinkers360-Top Voice APAC '23 & 24🔹Top200PM

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    When you're building a startup with limited resources, every task counts. I use the MoSCoW method to stay focused—what must be done now vs. what can wait. I always prioritize things that bring us closer to solving the customer’s problem. Quick sprints help test ideas fast, and honest feedback from users keeps us grounded. It's not just about doing more, but doing what matters most. Agile isn’t just a framework it’s a mindset that keeps us moving, learning, and improving every day.

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    Praveen Verma (CA, Certified Fraud Examiner PGBM Mktg)

    Founder & Managing Partner ServeMax Advisors | President @ ACFE Haryana Chapter

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    When starting a company with limited time and money, I focus on the most important tasks first things that will help us move forward quickly and give real value to users. I break the work into small steps and plan week by week, so we can stay flexible. If something isn’t working, we change it fast. It’s about keeping things simple, working smart, and making steady progress without getting overwhelmed.

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    Nidhhi S.

    Top Interior Design Voice in the World | Head of Interior Design @ Nidhi's Official | 22 Years Experience

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    Prioritise work by identifying essential objectives that provide maximum benefit with least effort. Break down initiatives into achievable user stories that correspond with your goal. To assess priorities, use frameworks such as RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort). Focus on iterative delivery to preserve flexibility and respond swiftly to feedback. Use timeboxing to optimise work management and resource allocation. Priorities should be reassessed on a regular basis during sprint planning to ensure that they meet changing demands. This rigorous strategy enables effective resource utilisation while delivering meaningful progress within an agile framework.

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    Ihor Hrabovych

    Fintech Strategy Architect | Chairman

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    Adopt a lean mindset: focus on building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) that addresses your core user problem first. Use a simple backlog or Kanban board to organize tasks by impact and urgency, and hold regular stand-ups for quick pivots. By zeroing in on what delivers immediate value and continuously reassessing priorities, you’ll make the most of limited resources.

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