Being a manager is not easy. As the economy loses steam and companies tighten their budgets, management skill is even more essential. In good times, when organizations are growing and money flows more freely, mistakes can be and often are overlooked. The pressures of that next project and the opportunities for that next sale often preclude a clear and unbiased look at the effectiveness of the team.

Conversely, recriminations can grow when budgets tighten, projects are cancelled and closing business becomes a matter of survival, not a contest for top performance. So what can a good manager do?

A good manger is always realistic. As business conditions deteriorate, the whole organization feels the increased pressure. In fact I am often amazed at how quickly employees can size up a situation, translate that into potential impact upon themselves and respond accordingly. However, the nature of that response is highly influenced by the manager, based on the degree to which he passes down the grief and stress and the manner in which they receive it from their managers. Click here to read more.

Article by, Judit Price

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