You are working on a project that is important to the company, and you have just made some critical breakthroughs. Your company then asks you to work on a new project, which will take most of your time, saying the new project is
a higher priority.
How would you most likely handle this situation?
Explain that because of the critical stage of your work on the first project, it is best that someone
else be assigned to work on the second
Ask for a brief period of time to document the details of the old project, so that you can
efficiently return to it when time allows.
Because it was stated to be a higher priority, focus on the second project and put aside your
work on the first project.
Explain that the first project is at a critical point and that it is best if work continues on that
project, even if the other project must begin as well.
Explain the circumstances on the first project to your management, ensuring they understand
the implications of a shift in your priorities.