In previous posts on this blog, my colleagues have highlighted the importance of closing the loop and managing your manager. In the same way that you would communicate to your manager your progress on tasks, your targeted completion date, and when a task is done, it’s important to communicate what you can handle and what you may need help with with. In other words, manage expectations for all your colleagues from your boss on down to your team. The last thing your team wants is to be surprised due to a shortcoming of yours when it’s crunch time.

Whether it’s your manager, or your team members, you need to communicate what you can and cannot handle. Doing so allows you to execute successfully on what you promised. Managing expectations ensures everyone knows what is going on and there are no last minute surprises.

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