Modern
Managers face more stress than ever before. Downsizing has
increased responsibilities and work loads and many managers
feel the need to deny or downplay the stress they feel for
fear of appearing weak to peers or senior managers.
Problems faced by managers are complex. There are no easy
answers! On the positive side, managers have some control
over situations that other employees do not!
To be an effective manager, you must take care of your self
first!
You can build resilience to many of the stressful demands
of your job.
Make physical changes
- re-organize your workspace for greater
efficiency
- enhance your time management
- balance your
life - make time for exercise, relaxation and meditation
Make mental changes
- assess
your beliefs and thinking patterns
- let go of what you cannot change
- reassess
what is really important to you!
Consider these Ten Keys to being an Effective Manager
- Strong
Communication and Listening Skills
- Manages time
- Decisive
decision making
- Recognizes,
defines and solves problems
- Motivates
and influences others
- Delegates
- Sets
goals and articulates vision
- Realistic
Self awareness
- Team
builder
- Effectively
manages conflicts
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Managers can reduce stress by assisting others to do the
same!
