One practical step
CommunicationDecline work you cannot do
Check the request against current capacity.
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Done when
State your limit without an empty promise.
Check the request against current capacity.
Who this is for
For work beyond time, skills or role.
Why this matters
The requester knows your actual capacity.
How to do it
An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.
- Check the request against current capacity.
- State which task or deadline you cannot accept.
- Offer an alternative only if you can genuinely do it.
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