On the dawn of my marketing career, I thought prioritization was something philosophical.
You know, “important vs. urgent,” like Stephen Covey said.
In reality? It was messier.
You either set priorities — or they set you.
That’s why prioritization with doBoard changed everything.
That’s why prioritization with doBoard felt like a shift. Instead of juggling lists and sticky notes, I finally had clarity — what to do, when to do it, and what could wait.
How I’d handle it now — with doBoard
I’d open a kanban board, define the quarterly goal → break it into branches → assign statuses.
Everything visual, traceable — no guessing games.
What’s moving, what’s blocked, who’s stuck — all clear at a glance.
When Japanese logic changed my mindset
The turning point? A project with Japanese marketers.
They didn’t start with “Let’s brainstorm ideas.” They asked: “Why is this even important?”
And not once — five times.
That’s how we built a problem tree, then a goal hierarchy.
Then — finally — the task map.
All slow. All clear. All logical.
How I’d build that today in doBoard
I’d create a project map, tie each task to a goal, and add context: “Why this task?”, “What does it impact?”
Filter by root cause.
No sticky notes, no photo-of-whiteboard-in-chat chaos.
Prioritization with doBoard helped us stay focused on what truly mattered — no fluff, no detours.
That whole process — prioritization, stakeholder alignment, structuring — took months.
But 3 months after launch, we were hitting numbers projected for next year.
Ironically, the more time we spent planning, the less time we spent firefighting.
How I’d make it easier today
I’d open the goal diagram — set up automated checkpoints — track progress by actual status, not gut feeling.
No more “are we doing okay?” vibes. Just data.
Okay, but here’s what nobody tells you about early success: prioritization with doBoard still matters
When our quarterly goals hit faster than expected, I… froze.
For a second, it felt like I had finished my role in the project.
No more fire to put out, no chaos to manage — just the eerie silence of… good results.
And I had no idea what to do with that peace.
Turns out, prioritization with doBoard isn’t just for handling pressure — it also helps you navigate calm with clarity.
How do you measure value when nothing’s broken anymore?
Which improvement path do you push when you have 2,000+ marketing tools and only one “next quarter”?
No one trains you for this part of being a marketer. Especially not the internal freakout.
And oh boy — writing this piece brought back every project I ever ran.
Honestly, more energizing than coffee.
(And I’m a three-cups-before-9am type.)
You know what else I’ve noticed?
Some teams have brilliant goals, amazing product ideas…
And still feel totally lost halfway in.
Something in me twitches when I see that.
Like a hidden inner project manager going, “Hold on, where’s your clarity map?”
So here’s my question — and I’d really love to hear your take:
When everything seems to be working… how do you choose what to improve next?
What do you rely on: data, instinct, team vibes?
Let me know in the comments — I’m building a list of real-world methods that help marketers (and founders!) stay sharp after the panic phase is over.
Today, my prioritization rules are simple — thanks to prioritization with doBoard, they actually stick
In work — what moves the goal fastest.
In relationships — what doesn’t drain me.
In life — what I won’t regret, even if it fails.
Now, whenever I feel lost or overloaded, I don’t scroll or spiral.
I open doBoard, zoom out, and remember:
If it doesn’t serve the goal — it’s just a beautiful distraction.
What doBoard gives me:
Not just tasks. But clarity.
Not just a list. But control.
It’s like having a map — when everyone else is guessing where north is.
Try doBoard for free — because focus isn’t a luxury. It’s how you protect your time, your energy, and your sanity.
Want to go deeper? Check out this post on building a culture of accountability with doBoard
Throughout my career, I’ve led projects in FMCG, retail, and e-commerce — from launching mobile apps to optimizing advertising and implementing CRM systems.
I’m passionate about data-driven marketing and enjoy turning complex challenges into clear, effective strategies.