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You're managing a cross-functional team with competing priorities. How do you balance them effectively?

How do you navigate the challenge of balancing competing priorities? Share your strategies and experiences.

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You're managing a cross-functional team with competing priorities. How do you balance them effectively?

How do you navigate the challenge of balancing competing priorities? Share your strategies and experiences.

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    Ricardo Chang

    Strategic Business Manager│Business Development │Sales & Commercial │ B2B & B2C │ Disruptive Innovator

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    Para equilibrar prioridades en un equipo multidisciplinario, define metas claras que alineen los objetivos individuales con el propósito común. Haz visible cómo cada contribución encaja en el panorama general. Fomenta la comunicación abierta para identificar conflictos y buscar soluciones colaborativas. Además, establece prioridades dinámicas: evalúa constantemente lo urgente frente a lo importante, y redistribuye recursos según necesidades. Celebra los logros grupales, reforzando el compromiso del equipo con las metas compartidas. ¡Un enfoque flexible y estratégico unifica hasta las prioridades más opuestas! 🚀

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    Ashwini Dasgupta

    Founder and Director- Maverick Minds- Personality Development Expert | Author of "Confidence Decoded: Is it a Skill or Attitude?"| connect@ashwinidasgupta.com Services we offer -Corporate Trainings -Talent Acquisition

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    Few things to keep in mind -Align on Objectives -Prioritize & Delegate -Have open Communication -Stay flexible and accommodative Hope this helps Thanks Ashwini Maverick Minds

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    Robin C.

    Applications Consultant

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    Clear communication is key definitely. Not all priorities are urgent, so some alignments are required. Maintain positive relationship with regular check-ins, remove any impediments, celebrate quick wins and foster collaboration culture.

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    Janam Shah

    ITC | IFAD (United Nations) | IIT Roorkee’ 24

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    Planning ahead of time, clear and crisp communication, along with a positive and a collaborative approach can be helpful. In the long term, do plan for contingency, to ensure delivery of multiple competing priorities in times of high demand

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    KHURRAM SHAHZAD

    Banking Professional

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    To balance competing priorities in a cross-functional team requires clear alignment, effective communication, and strong leadership to manage it effectively: 1. Establish Clear Goals & Priorities 2. Improve Communication & Collaboration 3. Allocate Resources Strategically 4. Set Realistic Timelines & Manage Expectations 5. Empower Team Members & Encourage Trade-Offs 6. Measure Success & Continuously Improve

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    Myee Campos

    Email Copywriter / Content Strategist

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    Balancing competing priorities isn’t about doing it all it’s about doing what matters most. Clear goals and constant recalibration keep the team aligned. When priorities clash, zoom out and refocus on impact. What moves the needle? What drives real results? That’s where the energy goes.

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    JAKKULA VEERABABU

    PROMPT ENGINEER |Aspiring Software Engineer | B.Tech Student | Certified + Technologies | Seeking Internship Opportunities.

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    Start with a solid foundation: Before signing any contracts, I make sure to thoroughly vet vendors. This includes checking their track record, financial stability, and alignment with our sustainability goals. I also ensure their values match ours, especially when it comes to environmental and social responsibility. Set clear expectations upfront: I always define the scope of work, deliverables, and timelines in detail. This avoids misunderstandings later. For example, if we’re working on a cloud migration, I specify the expected uptime, security protocols, and support response times. Build a partnership, not just a transaction: I treat vendors as partners rather than just suppliers. This means fostering open communication and mutual resp

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