1. Communicate Clearly: I conduct meetings to set clear goals and expectations, offering incentives like overtime to motivate those willing to take on extra tasks. 2. Consider Hiring Support: If allowed, I advocate for hiring part-time employees or Co-op students to ease the workload and enhance productivity. 3. Lead by Example: I work alongside my team, demonstrating commitment and fostering a sense of shared responsibility. 4. Recognize Efforts: Acknowledging team members’ hard work publicly builds trust and encourages collaboration, making everyone feel valued. 5. Celebrate Achievements: I make it a point to celebrate our successes, reinforcing a positive team culture that inspires us for future challenges.

I'm blessed with a wonderful team who takes the punches and rises to the challenge even though we are short-staffed. On paper, it seems managing expectations and priorities are the way to go but stakeholders will not always be so understanding. Aligning, re-balancing, setting clear accountabilities and cutting inefficiencies quickly and most importantly, rolling up my sleeves together with my team is my recipe to pull through.

To manage conflicting priorities, I focus on clear communication and setting realistic goals. I prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance, and I regularly check in with the team to ensure we’re aligned and support each other.

In a short-staffed team, I focus on prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact. I communicate clearly with my team to align on what needs immediate attention and delegate where I can. Regular check-ins help us stay on track, and I stay flexible to adapt to any unexpected challenges. By fostering open communication and teamwork, we effectively manage conflicting priorities while keeping our goals in sight.

1. Estabelecer Prioridades Claras Definir objetivos principais: Comece identificando as prioridades mais importantes que estão alinhadas com os objetivos estratégicos da organização 2. Delegar de Forma Eficaz Atribuir responsabilidades claras: Em uma equipe pequena, cada membro é valioso. 3. Comunicar-se de Forma Constante e Transparente Mantenha comunicação aberta com a equipe e outros stakeholders. 4. Reavaliar e Ajustar Regularmente Prioridades podem mudar rapidamente em um ambiente de equipe pequena