In the whirlwind of project demands, it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day grind. But how do you ensure your immediate tasks aren't just busy work, but strategic building blocks? Here's my approach: 1. Always trace each task back to the strategic objectives. If you can't draw a clear line, question its priority. 2. Use a "North Star" methodology: Keep your project's ultimate goal visible. Every task should move you closer to that vision. 3. Implement weekly strategic check-ins. Briefly review your tasks against the overarching plan. Are you truly moving the needle? 4. Embrace ruthless prioritization. Not all urgent tasks are important. Learn to differentiate and focus on high-impact work.

One of the most important aspects of project leadership is know how to maintain alignment. Understand the "big picture " and bring able to strategically align your project goals is key. One way to do so is to conduct a project assessment to ensure goals are aligned. It's also important to engage stakeholders in this process to validate your understanding.