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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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    Carlo Rivis

    Visionary, Strategy & Innovation enabler | LinkedIn Top Voice, Influencer, Blogger, Speaker | Startup> Guru, Founder, Advisor, Board Member | Fortune 500 Trainer | Looking for Visionaries!

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    When you're building a startup with limited resources, agility isn't just a framework, it’s survival instinct. You don’t need a perfect roadmap, you need a living system of priorities grounded in clarity. I always recommend starting with customized KPIs tied directly to your innovation goals. Don’t track everything, track what matters: how fast you’re learning, testing, adapting. Ask: how many learning experiments did we run this week? Did we engage external knowledge to pressure-test assumptions? If your KPIs don't evolve weekly, your priorities aren't truly agile. Focus there first.

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    Dr. M. Lokesh Hari

    Business Consultant Solving Organizational Challenges for Growth and Profitability | Healthcare Consultant | Dentist | Visit our website or DM for business consultation...

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    In a resource-constrained startup, the key is to ruthlessly prioritize tasks that deliver the highest impact with the least effort 📊. Start by identifying your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and focus on user feedback to guide iterative development 🔄. Use tools like MoSCoW (Must-have, Should-have, Could-have, Won’t-have) to organize tasks and avoid overcommitting early on 🧩. Regular stand-ups and sprint reviews keep the team aligned and agile, allowing quick pivots when needed 🧭. Most importantly, maintain a clear vision so every decision supports long-term goals without draining short-term momentum 🚀.

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    Eduardo Ignacio Toural Romero

    Principal Full Stack Software Engineer | Founder @ Algoret |

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    Many will jump straight into prioritizing tasks or choosing the right agile framework, but in my experience, what matters even more is who is involved in that process. Having the right people in place isn’t just helpful, it’s foundational. Some of the most successful companies didn’t start with rigid frameworks, they started with: • Smart people • Strong instincts • High trust and adaptability In fast-moving environments like early-stage startups, frameworks often follow culture, not the other way around. With the right team, common sense often becomes the real framework, and prioritization becomes a shared instinct, not just a process.

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    Serge ( Siarhei ) Dziaruhin

    💹GameDev ✅ 3D Art 9+ years exp. |✨SuperPower - Communication

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    🚀 Launching a startup with limited resources? Focus is your superpower! Start by identifying high-impact tasks that directly align with your vision. Break them into manageable sprints, and prioritize based on value and urgency. Collaborate with your team to stay adaptable while maximizing efficiency. Every step should drive progress toward your goals. 💼 #StartupTips #AgileMindset

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    Shaheen Mahmud

    Co-Founder @ Xenone Studio | Helping Businesses Grow with Paid Ads & SEO || Business Analyst

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    At Xenone Studio, when we launched with limited resources, we used a simple agile approach to manage tasks. We first listed everything we needed, then picked the high-impact tasks—like building a portfolio website and reaching out to potential clients. Each week, we focused on small, clear goals that moved us forward. Regular check-ins helped us stay on track and quickly adjust when needed. This method kept us organized, even with a small team and tight budget.

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