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If your boss assign you a task and gives you a deadline. You are pretty sure that you can not do that task within that time line. What should you do?‎

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Question added by Adam Timothy , QA Technical Lead , Bayt.com
Date Posted: 2023/08/29
Nasser Sanoh
by Nasser Sanoh , Resident Engineer Project Manager , Arcadis-Hyder Consulting Middle East Ltd

I'll submit a time schedules with method statement honestly to let him understand that the task can't be finished on the deadline he gave. Then, request to him to add more assistants so we can deliver on time, or just simply ask for more time enough to finish the work...

Sanjaya premarathna De silva
by Sanjaya premarathna De silva , Civil Site Engineer , kolon globle coporation

shoud arrange proper way to find the target with available .if not possible to cecover the target should have more support with reasonable parties

Tell him that i’m going to try our best but it may not be possible for finish the work in the allotted time. Then they will extant the time or not? They can’t extend the time so, Making plan, sharing with team and getting ideas to finish the task on time with quality.

Romaisa Khalid
by Romaisa Khalid , consultant Nutritionist , Faizi Hospital

Talk to your boss about the deadline, share your concerns, and propose a feasible timeline or alternative solutions.

Shahrukh Gondal
by Shahrukh Gondal , Executive Administrative Assistant , 501 Central Workshop EME - Ministry Of Defense

YYou should promptly communicate with your boss to discuss your concerns about the timeline and suggest a more feasible deadline. Effective communication is essential in managing expectations and finding a solution.

Nasib Thabet
by Nasib Thabet , owner managing director , GTP International LLC

I would engage in transparent communication with my supervisor, articulating my apprehensions regarding meeting the designated deadline, offering a pragmatic assessment of the required task duration, and exploring possible resolutions or modifications to the timeline.

Mohammed Farah
by Mohammed Farah , Electrical Construction Manager , Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Co.

Propose alternative solutions to meet the deadline issue. This could include negotiating a more reasonable timeline, delegating certain aspects of the task, or prioritizing it over other responsibilities.

Muhammad Lateef Isran
by Muhammad Lateef Isran , Civil Engineer , Help Foundation

Tell him that you are going to do your best but it may not be possible for you but in the given time frame. Lay out the approach and methods your will work upon to show case the structure. Add that you additional help to enable to you to complete the work with in the deadline .Show reason. Reasons are always there

MATTHEW COCKER
by MATTHEW COCKER , assistant , Alliance law solicitors

Tell him/her that you are going to do your best but it may not be possible for you to finish the work in the given time frame. Lay out the approach and methods your will work upon to showcase the structure. Add that you need additional help to enable you to complete the work within the deadline. Show reason . negotiate for more time.

Burhanuddin Battiwala
by Burhanuddin Battiwala , Business Development Executive , Markets and Markets Research Pvt. Ltd

Delegate work, there are always people in the team who are ready to help. This will also increase your bonding within the team and benefit you in long term

Shashank Punj
by Shashank Punj , Program Management , AMAZON INDIA

I would try to stretch my bandwidth to try meet the deadlines, in case there is more to do, would politely request for an extension of a day or two to finish it.

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