Navigating the tightrope of a heavy workload while deflecting additional tasks from colleagues requires tact and strategy.
Navigating the tightrope of a heavy workload while deflecting additional tasks from colleagues requires tact and strategy.
When your plate is already full, it's crucial to manage additional tasks without burning bridges. To maintain your workload and relationships:
- Assertively communicate your current commitments and politely decline extra tasks.
- Suggest alternatives or later timelines that accommodate your schedule.
- Offer to help find solutions or delegate to others who have the capacity.
How do you handle the delicate balance of declining tasks while maintaining positive coworker relationships?