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Your Senior analyst got in accidend and cannot finish his report in time, there is 20 pages of unalysis undone.?

- let's say you have one week left

- you are working in start up, so you have just a team of3 ppl (sr. and two mid. analysts) and you

Your next steps?

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Question added by Hlib Andreiev , Commercial Project Manager , JetStahl GmbH
Date Posted: 2023/01/26
Abdulhaq Shana
by Abdulhaq Shana , freelancer , quality4ever

Given the situation, here are some next steps that you can consider:

  1. Assess the work that needs to be done: Take a look at the 20 pages of analysis that are still outstanding and determine the level of effort required to complete it. This will help you to determine if it is feasible to complete the work within the remaining one week.

  2. Re-prioritize the remaining work: If it is not feasible to complete all the remaining analysis within the given time frame, re-prioritize the work based on its importance and urgency. This will help you to focus on the most critical aspects of the analysis first.

  3. Consider reallocating tasks: If your team has any bandwidth, consider redistributing tasks amongst the remaining team members. This will help you to complete the work in time.

  4. Reach out for help: If your team is still unable to complete the analysis, consider reaching out to other team members or stakeholders for additional help.

  5. Communicate the situation: Keep your stakeholders informed about the situation, including the delay and the steps you are taking to address it. This will help you manage expectations and avoid any surprises.

  6. Consider revising the timeline: If it is not feasible to complete the analysis within the remaining time frame, consider revising the timeline and communicating the new timeline to your stakeholders.

  7. Document lessons learned: After the project is completed, document the lessons learned, including what worked well and what did not, and use this information to improve your processes and procedures for future projects

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