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When we are worried about our existing project load and believe that adding additional work may lead to failure. As understood in the CAPM Certification course - there are four possible measures or answers we might take.
1. Discuss the priority of the project with your supervisor.
First, talk to your boss about the project's priority level. Because of its relevance and prominence, the new project may be hot and one you want to take on (and career implications). Or you may discover that it is a lesser priority than some of your existing tasks, in which case this conversation may empower you to take it a step further and compare it to your current burden, demonstrating to your supervisor that taking on this new project at this time is not a smart idea.
2. Review your current workload and issues with your supervisor.
You
may be ready to make your case for rejecting the new task after learning more
about the current project – and if you discover that it isn't more desired or
important than your present endeavors. Go through each of your projects with
your supervisor, including the current status of each, any unresolved
difficulties or problems, and the customer's current satisfaction rating. As
learned in the CAPM Certification course - the goal is to convince your boss that
you are already working full-time and that everything is important...they
should definitely search for leadership for this new project elsewhere.
3. Ask if others may have more immediate bandwidth available.
Another option is to discuss your workload with your boss in contrast to that of other project managers at the company. Not to call out slackers...no way. But, ideally, you've realized that others may have more on their plates than you have right now.
4. Go to executive management.
Finally,
if you are concerned enough about the problem and its possible negative impact
on your present projects or this new initiative, you may have no alternative but
to move up the food chain. Especially if you're still being pressured to take
on this new endeavor while knowing full well that doing so would have
far-reaching consequences. You must do this with the understanding that it may
have serious consequences - both in terms of declining an assignment and going
over your supervisor's head to complete it. But you have to do what you have to
do occasionally. Make the greatest professional decision you can.
Need more insights on the same? Enroll in a project management or business analysis professional certification course today!