Many times what defines an effective manager is how he or she handles negative situations. Positive situations are easy. It is the negative situations that are a real test of our ability to turn a stressful situation into a positive, learning experience.
The way managers communicate with their employees – particularly in stressful situations – is a determinant of group cohesion, goal achievement, and individual and team accomplishment.
Employees need to feel they have a real leader who will push them when needed, but also mentor them and fight for them whenever they need it. How do you handle such situations and how does your style compare with that of other managers? Take our survey and find out. It’s an excellent opportunity to think about your own practices and find out about how other professionals typically deal with such situations.
The survey takes an average of 10 minutes and can be accessed by clicking (or copying and pasting into your browser) the URL below.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=JQhFvlK5UB8BercyBbMkVw_3d_3d
By checking the appropriate box and providing your e-mail address, you can receive a summary of the project’s final results.
