Saturday, March 1, 2008

Quick tip: Monitor the stress levels of your project team.

I'm having a lazy Saturday morning. I've enjoyed a leisurely coffee, read the paper, and am listening to some jazz. Its a pleasant way to start the day. More importantly, I'm not thinking about the past week's work and its toil. I'm relaxing and de-stressing.

Taking time to de-stress is an important part work /life balance. By taking time to focus on other activities and relaxation, it replenishes your energy.

With this in mind, keep an eye on your project team and monitor their stress levels. If you recognize a team member is suffering from being over-stressed, be sure to address the situation . You can do so by creating an opportunity for your team member to de-stress:
  1. Relieve some deliverables and move them to another resource
  2. Discuss some solutions with their manager such as recommending that the resource should take some time for themselves.
  3. If its a very busy time, and everyone is working hard to get projects completed, be sure to thank your project team for all their hard work.
  4. If your team is working late, if you can, try and support your team by attending to administrative and support tasks like: ordering dinner; keeping office lights on; getting the team coffee.
Each interactive group have their own methods of dealing with stress. If you help your project team manage their stress levels, it will create a more cohesive group. And a much happier team.

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