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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.

asad shah
by asad shah , Senior Manager Procurement , Pakistan Army

When my boss gives me a deadline that I'm not sure I can meet, I make sure to communicate my concerns. I discuss the timeline and any challenges I foresee, and I offer alternative solutions or adjustments to the deadline that I believe would be more feasible. It's important to address the issue upfront to avoid missing the deadline entirely.

MARYCHRIST ELIC
by MARYCHRIST ELIC , AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER , CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

I will honestly to my boss, that I cannot finish the task on time, but I will explained to him/her why it will not finish on time but I will strive hard to give a fully good structure of the task that was given.

MARYCHRIST ELIC
by MARYCHRIST ELIC , AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER , CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

I will honestly to my boss, that I cannot finish the task on time, but I will explained to him/her why it will not finish on time but I will strive hard to give a fully good structure of the task that was given.

Shakeel Ahmed Memon
by Shakeel Ahmed Memon , MANAGER (TECHNICAL) AT GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL & DEFENCE SOLUTION (GIDS) , GIDS

It's important to communicate effectively and professionally, First Assess, Evalute the task, Propose Alternatives and address issues proactively by coommunication but before the timeline.

MARYCHRIST ELIC
by MARYCHRIST ELIC , AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER , CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

I will honestly to my boss, that I cannot finish the task on time, but I will explained to him/her why it will not finish on time but I will strive hard to give a fully good structure of the task that was given.

Zahid Aslam
by Zahid Aslam , Senior R&D Manager (R&D Dept.) , Agthia Agri-Business (Grand Mills Company, Abu Dhabi-UAE)

• Explain to your boss with tangible reasons why you think the deadline is not achievable. • Request for assistance in the form of resources required to get the job done if that is the standing block to completion. • Submit a time schedule with method statement honestly to let him understand that the task can't be finished on the deadline he gave. • Request to add more assistants so you can deliver on time, or just simply ask for more time enough to finish the work. • Break the task into smaller components and prioritize them. Identify which aspects of the task are critical and which can be delayed if necessary. This can help you better manage your time and resources.

HOPE FWAJE JONAH
by HOPE FWAJE JONAH , Supply Chain Officer , NNPC MEDICAL SERVICES, KADUNA, NIGERIA.

I will ask for grace and explain why i will not meet up the date line

MARYCHRIST ELIC
by MARYCHRIST ELIC , AIRPORT FIREFIGHTER , CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

I will honestly to my boss, that I cannot finish the task on time, but I will explained to him/her why it will not finish on time but I will strive hard to give a fully good structure of the task that was given.

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