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Time Management

Set a rule for accepting new work

Compare new requests with existing commitments before accepting.

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Done when

Work that must move is identified before another commitment is accepted.

Compare new requests with existing commitments before accepting.

Who this is for

For negotiable work; bring the comparison to the decision-maker when needed.

Why this matters

Naming what would move gives the requester a concrete trade-off to decide.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Ask for the new request’s outcome and deadline.
  2. Compare it with current commitments and identify affected work.
  3. Agree on a new priority or smaller scope before recording the commitment.

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