Managing Overwhelming Priorities

Doesn’t it seem like everyone is busy… like all the time? I have found that as soon as we have a little bit of time open, we find ways to fill it (or someone fills it for us).

Having led HR for large organizations, I am all too familiar with hearing the stresses around managing multiple priorities and seeing deadlines stack up. And let’s be honest, I’ve been there too. When you take THIS approach, you’re able to meet important deadlines and give yourself some extra breathing room. So, what is the advice I normally give?
 
Have a conversation
 
- Have a conversation with your manager to outline your current list of priorities and discuss which ones stay and which ones go.

- Have a conversation with your colleagues to see who has some time to collaborate with you on a project or task.

- Have a conversation with your direct reports to re-prioritize their work so you can align to achieve the current goals.
 
Others don’t realize how much you have going on, unless you tell them. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed with how effective this really is.