What can cause a Change in Priorities

• Staff absence


  A member of staff phones in sick. This could mean that tasks may need to be re-allocated to other staff members to ensure they are completed. The priorities for each staff member may then change as new tasks are added to their workload.
• Technical issues


  A computer crashes, WiFi isn't working or machinery may break down meaning that jobs which are usually tackled using technology have to be completed in a different manner. This may take more time and involve more staff members in order to keep work flowing through the organisation.
• Organisations change their priorities


  Last-minute changes to deadlines or targets may result in changes to all employees' workload at any time. This may be due to customer or supplier issues or a necessary change in the organisation's plans.