Changing Priorities

Question 1

What can affect day to day priorities

Answer 1

-staff being absent
-computer network crashing
-manager changing deadline

Question 2

What circumstances affect the achievement of the company’s long term targets.

Answer 2

-New supervisor taking new approach
-Staff changes at senior management level
-new CEO deciding to make changes

Question 3

what are circumstances that could impact the achievement of an individuals targets

Answer 3

-targets were not SMART
-actions of others prevented them
-employee was given additional tasks after target had been set

Question 4

What are possible solutions to changing priorities

Answer 4

-extending deadline
-requesting overtime
-eliminating time stealers
-being assertive and saying no to more work

Question 5

What can be used to monitor progress

Answer 5

-planning aids
-sample checks
-gantt chart
-regular meetings
-mentoring systems