Business

Being presented with a new assignment can feel flattering, or like an increased burden.
Consider these four tips when making your decision to accept or not:

1. Imagine yourself doing the assignment.
2. Research the project's history. 
3. Know what the stakeholders want.
4. Look at your whole plate.

Source and info available at HBR: http://web.hbr.org/email/archive/managementtip.php?date=012110