When juggling conflicting deadlines from different managers, I start by assessing the priorities and urgency of each task. I communicate openly with all parties involved, explaining the situation and proposing realistic solutions. I focus on finding common ground, offering to adjust timelines where possible or suggesting alternative ways to meet their expectations without compromising quality. By being transparent and offering options, I can manage expectations and negotiate deadlines that work for everyone, ensuring that I stay organized and respectful of each manager’s needs.

When juggling conflicting deadlines from different managers, I approach the situation with clear communication and a focus on collaboration. I start by assessing the priority and urgency of each task, then explain the situation to each manager, outlining the overlap and potential impact on timelines. I negotiate diplomatically by proposing adjusted timelines, offering alternatives, or suggesting a way to split the workload effectively. I always emphasize my commitment to delivering high-quality work and show that I’m looking for a solution that supports both their priorities. This approach helps maintain positive relationships and ensures tasks are completed efficiently.

Both deadlines are important, and I want to deliver quality work for each. Can we prioritize them or adjust timing? I can focus on [task] first, then shift to [other task]. I'd appreciate your guidance on what’s most urgent.

This situation can be stressful. In this case it is necessary to be : neutral, show comprehensive understanding of each manager's priority and be solution oriented. In this matter, we can, with the managers : - assess the objectives - Clarify and prioritize the objectives & the deadlines - Invite them to see the complementary of their own objectives and scale each other toward the main objective - Be transparent : document the the decisions - Analyze regularly with them the outcomes following and angenda drafted together