Workforce Downsized? Get Interactive
From the Eye on the Workforce Blog
by Joe Wynne
Workforce management is a key part of project success, but project managers often find it difficult to get trustworthy information on what really works. From interpersonal interactions to big workforce issues we'll look the latest research and proven techniques to find the most effective solutions for your projects.
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Layoff announcements continue in most if not all sectors of the economy. When this happens to your organization, you may have to adjust your role from a project manager controlling your project to an organizational leader guiding your workforce through a drastic change.
During such a change, remember to establish effective two-way communications. Interaction between you and your workforce will go a long way to maintaining performance and focus, but you have to prepare to
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answer questions related to the future of the project
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accept feedback respectfully from workers (some of which will take a thick skin)
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disseminate bad news in person
If your leadership skills need some beefing up, now is the time to get it done. The silver lining to a dark global economy is your opportunity to be seen responding as a leader.
Posted on: December 10, 2008 08:04 AM |
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