When Manager Under Stress
what you’ve done right. When under stress, people often become overly sensitive to criticism and convince them¬selves that there is little they are doing effectively. To obtain a big picture view of criticism, ask the other party to share with you things she likes about your performance; then discuss the criticism within the context of your overall performance.
For example:
You: So if I understand you, you’re saying that you like the way I’m managing the bid process, that my documentation is complete and accurate, and that I could do even better if I worked on providing a more timely response to bids. Is that about it?
Inspire the Troops
So here you are, caught in a nutcracker. Your manager is screaming for your group to be more productive and you know that your team’s performance is being scrutinized. You recognize that to meet your organization’s rising performance expectations you will need to gain the full commitment of each of your team members.
In the process of gaining full commitment from your team you are likely to encounter three obstacles.
1. Current changes in the marketplace, including the loss of job security and increasingly stringent performance standards, are forcing a radical shift in how professionals view their jobs.
2. Team members feel that they are already pushing as hard as they can.
3. People are reluctant to move out of their comfort zones.
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Another article about stress management:
Experiencing Stress
Experiencing Stress And Playing With It
Stress Situations Guide -2
Create a Stress Managed Environment
