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Priority Execution Tracker

Turn Plans Into Progress You Can See and Measure

Why Optimising Your Priority Execution Matters for Growth Without the Waste

As a founder... you already know that ideas don't create growth - consistent execution does.

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But... here's the challenge...

 

Even the best plan will fail if you can't track what's happening, keep everyone focused, and measure the results along the way.

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Without visibility... resources start slipping through the cracks. Teams lose focus. Time and money get wasted on activities that don't move your business forward.

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The Priority Execution Tracker solves this problem by giving you a clear, practical way to track what matters most, so your priorities don't just stay on paper... they turn into meaningful, measurable progress.

What the Priority Execution Tracker Does for You

This tool helps you stay in control of execution without drowning in complexity. It's designed specifically for founders who need simplicity, clarity, and results.

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With this tracker, you will...

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  • See all key actions in one place so nothing gets forgotten or lost in the chaos.

  • Track progress visually, keeping everyone aligned and accountable.

  • Focus only on high-impact priorities, instead of getting buried in endless to-do lists.

  • Measure success in real time, using meaningful progress metrics.

  • Spot bottlenecks quickly so you can take corrective action before waste creeps back in.

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This isn't about micromanagement... it's about giving you and your team a shared focus and a clear path forward.

Why Founders Often Get Stuck Without Prioritising Execution

Most founders don't fail because they lack great ideas... They fail because those ideas never get executed properly.

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Here's why that happens...

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  • Too Many Priorities at Once - Everything feels urgent, so nothing gets completed properly.

  • Lack of Ownership - Tasks float between team members with no one clearly accountable.

  • Poor Visibility - You can't fix problems if you can't see them.

  • No Clear Metrics - Progress is measured by activity, not actual results.

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The result?


>>> Confusion, frustration, and wasted effort.

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The Priority Execution Tracker fixes this by bringing structure and clarity to execution, helping you drive growth without the chaos.

How to Use the Priority Execution Tracker

Follow these simple steps to keep execution focused and efficient...

Step 1: Identify Your Top Priorities

Start by listing the three to five most critical actions that will drive growth right now.

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Avoid adding too many - focus is key.

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Assign each action to a core goal or growth driver.

Step 2: Assign Clear Ownership

Every action must have a single owner.

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No confusion, no overlap... just crystal-clear accountability.

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Add deadlines so progress is time-bound and measurable.

Step 3: Track Progress Visually

Use the tracker to log updates and milestones.

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Colour-coded progress markers show at a glance what's on track, at risk, or behind.

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Review weekly to ensure tasks are moving forward.

Step 4: Measure and Optimise

Track key outcomes such as...

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  • Revenue impact

  • Cost savings

  • Time saved

  • Customer growth

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Use these insights to adjust and optimise your actions for maximum efficiency.

Step 5: Celebrate Wins and Reset

At the end of each cycle, mark completed actions and celebrate progress.

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Then reset with your next set of high-priority tasks.

Download Your Priority Execution Tracker

This Excel-based tool is ready to use straight away, even if you have zero technical experience.

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>>> Download the Priority Execution Tracker →

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What's inside the file?

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  • Instructions Tab

    • Clear, step-by-step guide on how to set up and use the tracker.

    • Practical tips to stay focused and aligned as a team.

  • Blank Tracker Sheet

    • Ready-to-use sheet for entering your priorities, owners, deadlines, and updates.

    • Includes formatted headers and space for weekly tracking.

  • Demo Tracker Sheet

    • Fully populated with 5 realistic example priorities founders will relate to.

    • Demonstrates how to manage execution effectively.

  • Metrics Dashboard

    • Automatically calculates counts for:

      • Not Started

      • In Progress

      • At Risk

      • Completed

    • Offers instant visibility of overall progress.

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This tool helps you keep execution measurable and visible, ensuring no effort or resources are wasted.

The Downloadable Priority Execution Tracker

This tracker is ready for you to use in Excel, Google Sheets, or your preferred spreadsheet tool.

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When populated, your tracker will look something like...

Priority Execution Tracker

Next Steps After Filling in Your Priority Execution Tracker

Once you've downloaded and filled in your priority execution tracker...

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>>> Follow 'Step 1: Strengthen Your Team' on the 'Strengthen' page →


Or visit the Founders Resource Hub to download other tools to help you to grow without the waste.

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