Quick Question: What will we do when priorities are unclear?
Quick Question
Here is today's quick question for you...What will we do when priorities are unclear?
Ask it when you're...
Forming a cross-functional team - Even the best-managed cross-functional project teams can find themselves at a crossroads where the ‘right decision’ is unclear. It’s helpful to plan how to handle it before it arises.
Getting to know a new boss - Understanding each other’s default behaviours under stress will help build trust in your relationship.
Delegating significant new responsibilities - When you have a team member stepping up into something new, making it clear how you’d like to handle confusion can reassure them and reduce stress.
Listen for...
Try to listen for:
Early concerns - The team will probably be able to anticipate some of the points where confusion might emerge.
Self-awareness - Can your team describe their likely reactions when confused or under pressure?
(Over) Confidence - Will the Dunning-Kruger Effect create unnecessary risk for your team?
This question creates an opportunity to anticipate and plan for how you will manage a range of risks in your team.
Follow up with...
Sometimes, the greatest value comes from the one extra question you take the time to ask.
In this situation, you could try…
How would you like me to raise it if I think you’re headed off-track?
When would you like my input?
What does it look like when you’re stuck?
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