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What to do when you and your manager disagree about priorities

What to do when you and your manager disagree about priorities

From the course: How to Set Goals When Everything Feels Like a Priority

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What to do when you and your manager disagree about priorities

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- Inevitably, there are going to be times when you and your manager disagree about what should be a priority. Obviously, if your boss says it's mission critical and you want to keep your job, you're going to have to relent. But if it's not so clear or you feel you have room to make your case, here's how to do it. First, make your case in the context of the company's overall strategy. If there's a project you think should be a priority, but your manager just doesn't see it, explain to them how it helps advance the larger corporate strategy. You can gather information about the strategy from news reports, from the company website, or annual report, or communication from senior leadership. Maybe your manager just hadn't considered your idea in that light, and it'll help them understand why you think it's so important. Second, you and your manager may have a different sense of priorities because of capacity. You just have too much to do. If that's the case, sit them down and lay out…

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