Leadership : 6 steps in managing a crisis situation at workplace .

Tue 14 Jan 2020 

Leadership : 6 steps in managing a crisis situation at workplace . 

Inspire Your Team During a  Crisis / Crunch Time ! 

" Sometimes work gets intense. Whether it’s a seasonal rush or a project with a tight deadline, it can be hard to keep people focused and motivated when they’re overloaded. 
What’s the best way to rally the troops? 
(1) For starters, check your own EMOTIONAL ENERGY . You’ll be hard pressed to lead your team if you’re feeling beleaguered or stressed yourself. 
(2) Take the time to reflect on WHY  the work matters. Why is it relevant to your organization’s goals or mission?
 And WHO WILL BENEFIT  from the hard work of you and your team?
(3)  Then, CONVEY that message to your staff to inspire excitement and enthusiasm. 
(4) Acknowledge that success will require hard work and perhaps some SACRIFICES , but express confidence that the team will prevail, and assure everyone that you’re all in it together. 
(5) Finally, remember that INCENTIVES  are your friend, and they should be deployed THROUGHOUT the project, not just at the end. (6) Identify MILESTONES  and find ways to reward your team’s hard work: a Friday afternoon off, perhaps, or an office ice cream party. Moments of celebration foster camaraderie and create sustained engagementT
This tip is adapted from “How to Motivate Your Team During Crunch Time,” by Rebecca Knight