Now that a state of emergency has been declared, take the time to identify what caused it. Otherwise, you might end up barking up the wrong tree and realising too late that you\u2019ve made no progress. Remember to treat the cause, not the symptoms.<\/p>\n
Be careful not to oversimplify things\u00a0\u2013 more often than not, there are several factors at play. Don\u2019t call it a day just because you\u2019ve identified one root cause of the problem.<\/p>\n
Lastly, don\u2019t shoot the messenger. Try not to take it out on your colleagues: you\u2019re all in the same boat, and they\u2019re no more at fault than you are. It\u2019s actually better to forge alliances wherever possible. After all, there\u2019s strength in numbers!<\/p>\n
Crises aren\u2019t all bad. In the end, they\u2019re just tense periods of transition from one state of equilibrium to another. What you need to do is discern the nature of the crisis or the intent of those behind it. There\u2019s a world of difference between a manager trying to get you to crack under pressure and one pushing you to grow and adapt to significant changes within the company. Both can feel like a crisis, but if you take the time to analyse the motives of each, your reaction will be very different.<\/p>\n
The pressure makes it difficult to focus, meaning it\u2019s almost impossible to take a mental step back and properly evaluate.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Don\u2019t make any rash decisions<\/h2>\n
While there are times where quick action is necessary, making big irreversible decisions in the heat of the moment will often come back to bite you. The pressure makes it difficult to focus, meaning it\u2019s almost impossible to take a mental step back and properly evaluate.<\/p>\n
A crisis will always require quick thinking, but make sure your mind is calm and clear before you actually set about tackling the problem.<\/p>\n
Give yourself time to heal<\/h2>\n
Once you\u2019ve weathered the storm, don\u2019t make the mistake of settling back down as if nothing happened. Relationships may still be strained and wounds need time to heal.<\/p>\n
Allow yourself to forgive any harsh words and low blows exchanged in the heat of the moment. Holding onto a grudge is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die. Still, to forgive is not to forget all that happened. Forgiveness is free and immediate, but trust is earned and must be rebuilt bit by bit.<\/p>\n
Learn from the experience<\/h2>\n
You did it! The crisis is over and things are going well again. Now is a good time to ask yourself some questions and learn from what happened. What caused it? Were you partly responsible? How can you prevent it from happening again? How did you get through it? Who could you count on, and who was unreliable?<\/p>\n
A workplace crisis is always tough, but it\u2019s also a great opportunity to learn about yourself and others.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
A workplace crisis is always tough, but it\u2019s also a great opportunity to learn about yourself and others. It\u2019s often said that we\u2019re our own worst enemy. Poor analysis, overreacting, looking to place blame rather than resolve the issue, denial\u00a0\u2013 we all make errors of judgment when under pressure, some more serious than others. Once you understand this, you can start focusing on yourself and make sure you\u2019re ready and equipped to deal with any future challenges. Self-mastery is the ability to focus only on what is within your control\u00a0\u2013 the rest is not worth worrying about.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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