I get instructions and orders some times from more than5; people at work?

Question

Some times I forget cus I focus on many tasks and I can handle many thinks in the same time
In these situation I get confuse and don’t know how to deal with these situations please I need advice and tips to help remember

Answer 1

I myself have been in similar situations. I believe the best approach is to (1) write down all tasks as you receive them, (2) prioritize your tasks, and (3) know who you answer to in your organization. If you need help prioritizing your tasks, consult with your immediate supervisor. If he/she is good at his/her job, he/she will be able to easily help you prioritize. If you are receiving orders from several individuals, be sure that each of them has the authority to issue you orders. When in doubt, check with your immediate supervisor. If you are down low on the corporate ladder, chances are everyone else in the company can issue you orders.

Answer 2

Just do your best, no-one can ask more than that. Multi-tasking is an acquired skill, it takes time to master. In the meantime just keep doing what you are doing, the big thing is not to panic, not to flip out under stress, and focus on what is immediately in front of you. It is better to do a few things well than it is to do many things half baked. Your bosses, if they are worth their salaries, already know this. Don't worry so much, one day it will all click together, and then you'll be a force to be reckoned with, a real asset to your company.

Answer 3

Many moons ago I had the same problem. I resolved it by finding out who I really had to answer to; that is: who is really my boss with authority to exercise personnel actions either for or against me. I told everyone that I answered to that person only and if they needed me to do something that conflicted with what my "boss" said, they had to go discuss it with them.

Often, people have difficulty communicating in general, and particularly in a working environment with competing priorities. Everyone wants his or her projects completed first, but in a world of finite resources, that simply isn't possible all of the time. Also, sometimes people feel that they have the right to ask others to do things just because they have been there longer (or, in some cases, just because they are older). Figure out who you really need to listen to, and let that person select your priorities. Start with who you think your real "boss" is and seek clarification. If they do not have a good answer for you then keep pressing higher up the management chain until you find someone who will make that distinction for you and tell you who is in charge and who is just trying to monopolize your time. You never know, it might ultimately be you! Best luck!

Answer 4

Just have a note pad on your desk, and when someone approaches with more work, jot it down immediately. Also if they see you doing this, they will be impressed as part of your 'can do' image. Even , while smiling, say, "Let's see, that puts this job as Number 10 (or whatever) right now, so I'll get these other requests out of the way so I can get started on yours asap!" Good luck....You can do it! :)

Answer 5

Who is your boss? Talk to them. Do they know about this?

If you ever have more than you can handle, write down all the projects and ask the boss which ones to do first.

Answer 6

I would issue them all TPS reports and ask them to watch Office space.

I actually did this, and it opened some eyes

Answer 7

You may want to prioritise and explain to the 5 people that they have to stand in line ;-) otherwise you'll go mad ... hope things improve ;-)

Answer 8

talk to your primary supervisor and ask that all tasks get routed thru him for priority

Answer 9

write the stuff down