- The context of the assignment – ‘Please could you tell me what you are going to do with this when I get it done, tell me who is it for, and where does it fit with other things going on?’
- Deadline – When would you like it, and when is it really due?
- Scope – Would you like me to do the thorough job and take a little longer, or the quick and dirty version?
- Format – How would you like to see the output of my work presented? What would make your life easier?
- Time budget – Roughly how long would you expect this to take (so I can tell whether I’m on track or not?)
- Relative priority – What’s the importance of this task relative to the other things you have asked me to do?
- Available resources – Is there anything available to help me get the job done? For example, have we done one of these before?
- Success criteria – How will the work be judged? Is it more important to be fast, cheap or perfect?
- Monitoring and scheduled check points – Can we, please, schedule now a meeting, say, halfway through so I can show you what I’ve got and ensure that I’m on track for your needs?
- Understanding – can I just read back to you what you’ve asked me to do, to confirm that I got it down right?
- Concerns – before I get started can I just share with you any concerns about getting this done (e.g., other demands on my time) so that I don’t surprise you later?
Courtesy: Leadership Hub
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