1 Understand the context

The first step to handle conflicting or changing priorities is to understand the context and the reasons behind them. Why did the organization change its direction, or why do different teams have different objectives? What are the expected outcomes and benefits of these changes? How do they affect your team's work and deliverables? By asking these questions, you can gain clarity and insight into the situation, and communicate effectively with your stakeholders and team members.

2 Align with the vision

The next step is to align your team's work with the organizational vision and strategy. How does your team contribute to the overall value proposition and goals of the organization? What are the key initiatives and projects that support the vision? How can you prioritize and plan your work accordingly? By aligning your team with the vision, you can create a shared sense of purpose and direction, and avoid wasting time and resources on low-value or irrelevant tasks.

3 Adapt to the changes

The third step is to adapt your team's processes and practices to the changes and challenges. How can you leverage the agile principles and values to respond to changing requirements and feedback? How can you use agile tools and techniques, such as backlogs, sprints, retrospectives, and demos, to manage your work and deliver value? How can you collaborate and coordinate with other teams and stakeholders, and resolve any dependencies or conflicts? By adapting to the changes, you can foster a culture of learning and improvement, and deliver high-quality and timely results.

4 Empower your team

The fourth step is to empower your team to make decisions and take actions that support the organizational goals and priorities. How can you delegate authority and responsibility to your team members, and trust them to do their best? How can you provide them with the resources, support, and feedback they need to succeed? How can you encourage them to take ownership and accountability for their work and outcomes? By empowering your team, you can boost their motivation and engagement, and unleash their creativity and potential.

5 Communicate and collaborate

The fifth step is to communicate and collaborate with your team, other teams, and stakeholders, to ensure alignment and transparency. How can you share your team's goals, plans, progress, and challenges with others, and solicit their input and feedback? How can you listen and understand the perspectives, needs, and expectations of others, and address any issues or concerns? How can you build trust and rapport, and foster a positive and productive relationship with others? By communicating and collaborating, you can create a shared understanding and alignment, and avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.