I am approaching this from a civil construction POV on a project. I would re-check my understanding of the critical path of the program and then I would remind all combatants where the critical path lay. Critical path priorities had to be met from a time POV so everyone should assist in ensuring that is met. Beyond that the next priority is high or improving productivity. Those activities not on the critical path need to prioritise productivity.

I'll speak from an internal audit point of view. Every organization has goals and to achieve those goals, there are set policies to follow. I'll start by reminding everyone why the organization exists and in most cases, it's profit making. For the projects available, a risk assessment should be done, taking into account the risk appetite and profitability, one project will surely be chosen and everyone will agree. It's a systematic way of making choices for an organization.

When my team clashes over priorities, I start with open communication, ensuring everyone shares their perspective. Misalignment often stems from a lack of clarity, so I realign the team with the bigger picture focusing on what best supports business goals and deadlines. Also, I'd apply project management techniques to streamline decision-making. Agile keeps work iterative and adaptable, allowing us to adjust priorities as needed. Scrum breaks projects into sprints, helping us focus on high-impact tasks in short cycles. Kanban provides a clear visual workflow, making it easy to track progress and prevent bottlenecks.

Conflict is often viewed negatively, but it can foster innovation and deeper collaboration if managed effectively. Encouraging open dialogue and ensuring all voices are heard can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of project priorities. Additionally, employing techniques such as mediation or establishing clear decision-making frameworks can significantly reduce tension and guide the team toward a consensus. Remember, the goal isn’t just to resolve the issue at hand but to enhance team cohesion and productivity in future collaborations. Embrace the conflict as an opportunity for growth and alignment in your team's objectives.

Picture your team like a band, each musician convinced their solo is essential. Start by laying out the big-picture goals — everyone needs to see how their part fits. Invite each member to voice concerns in a safe forum, ensuring no idea is dismissed. Use data or strict deadlines to weigh priorities objectively. Then, craft a roadmap that balances urgent needs with long-term vision. Keep communication flowing with quick check-ins, adjusting as needed when tensions resurface. You'll transform clashing priorities into a harmonious performance by blending empathy, transparency, and collective ownership.

I start by gathering everyone for an open conversation where each person shares their perspective. Then I steer the discussion back to our shared goals, helping the team agree on which tasks truly move us forward. This way, everyone feels heard, and we can set clear, common priorities together.

It starts with identifying all the projects, assessing required bandwidth and assigning a priority ranking to the projects by impact. Once we have listed the projects with all the above dimensions, it’s time to define role of team members in each project as per timelines of competing priorities and skillset. Now it’s time to clearly communicate the plan and main transparency. Another critical step to ensure is defining accountability and setting right expectations.

Priorities come from the manager. If issues surface, the problem may be your communication with the Team. Reevaluating your needs is suggested and your priorities for your team to focus on is critical.