#69 MML - Dealing with Crisis

 

MML Podcast #69 – When the Walls Come Tumblin’ Down

Show Notes 1-19-07

*From the MML Studios in Hebron, CT*

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Management Strategy

What do you do when things start to cave in around you?  Due to a combination of a hiring freeze and departures from my team (all for better opportunities), I am now down 33% of my team’s capacity.

To compensate, I have been playing to role of individual contributor – not a good idea.

When is it time to dust off the ole’ resume?

Not having your “Yin�? can be detrimental to your health.

How do you handle things when communication breaks down between you and your boss?

Coach K’s tips to handling a crisis:  Truth and Trusting Relationships, Have Fun, Show the Face Your Team Needs to See and Trying to Get to Heaven.

Ultimately, remember you are 0-0.

Management Tactics

Set targets for removing yourself from work which should be delegated.

Learn to say no in an effective manner.

Tackle the mountain one step at a time.

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