WINGMINDWINGMINDWINGMIND
Menu
  • ASSESSMENT
    • HR Due Diligence | HR Solutions for Investors
    • TEAM Index | Employee Engagement Survey
    • VISION 360 | 360 Feedback For Managers
  • ADVISORY
    • RESOLUTION | Individual & Team Coaching
  • About us
  • WINGBLOG
  • Contact us
  • Français
  • English

The pitfalls to avoid when leading in times of crisis

Leadership

The pitfalls to avoid when leading in times of crisis

By David Chouraqui

The crisis can act like a steamroller for people in positions of responsibility. It creates stress and anxiety for them, and can therefore impact their abilities and resources. It also makes the organization they are in charge of more difficult and complex to manage.

As a manager, running a business in times of crisis can be a daunting challenge. Stress, anxiety and pressure can make decisions more difficult and responsibilities heavier to bear. In these crucial moments, it’s essential to recognize and avoid certain common pitfalls that could hamper your ability to lead effectively.

1. Avoid impulsiveness and haste:

Faced with a crisis situation, it’s tempting to react quickly without taking the time to analyze all the data and potential consequences. It’s important to avoid hasty decisions in favor of a well-thought-out approach based on solid information.

2. Don’t sacrifice your health:

In times of crisis, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by responsibilities and neglect your own well-being. To avoid falling into the burnout trap, managers need to take the time to rest and look after themselves physically, mentally and emotionally.

3. Avoid torpor and passivity :

Standing still and not reacting can be detrimental in times of crisis. Leaders cannot let indecision or fear paralyze them. Crisis sometimes calls for rapid responses. So we need to be proactive and take steps to meet the challenges effectively.

4. Don’t be blinded by the situation:

Crisis can make it difficult to clearly perceive problems and risks. Managers must be careful not to underestimate the difficulties they face, and seek to anticipate potential obstacles.

5. Avoid isolation :

In times of crisis, it’s common to withdraw into oneself and reduce interaction with one’s personal or professional environment. But it’s in difficult times that we need the support of others. Managers must not forget the importance of communication and collaboration with their teams and partners.

6. Avoid unnecessary conflict :

Tensions and conflicts can arise in times of crisis. It’s when things are going badly and people are stressed that arguments are most frequent. Leaders must seek to maintain a climate of collaboration and mutual support within their organization, without avoiding necessary confrontation. Showing understanding and resilience to overcome obstacles together.

In conclusion, managers in times of crisis must be particularly vigilant to avoid pitfalls that could compromise their effectiveness and that of their organization. By avoiding impulsivity, taking care of his health, being proactive, keeping a clear vision, fostering communication and avoiding unnecessary conflict, he will be better equipped to overcome challenges and lead his business to success despite turbulence.

To go further

At WINGMIND, we carry out human capital audits to help managers identify the internal reasons for the crisis and devise a plan to overcome it. We also offer support and coaching solutions to help managers implement the changes and transformations essential to their company’s success.

David Chouraqui

Founder of WINGMIND, David Chouraqui serves as an advisor and coach for leaders and management teams. His areas of expertise include HR audits, leadership assessments, and change management.

Share this post

Related Post

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Underestimated Power of Soft Skills in Private Equity

...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Coaching: 6 ways to boost a manager’s performance

...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Mental State and Under-Performance: The 7 Emotional States That Sabotage Our Success

...

JULY 24, 2023

The 7 Dilemmas of Growth Company Leaders

...

JULY 18, 2023

How a CEO can deal with a leader’s disappointing performance

...

JULY 17, 2023

What should a new CEO work on first when joining a company?

...

Inscription Newsletter

Categories

  • Leadership
    • Health & Energy
    • Professional Efficiency
    • Management
  • Governance & Management Team
    • Investor & Management Relationship
    • Management Team
  • Culture & Team Engagement
  • Entrepreneurship

Search

Articles récents

  • The Underestimated Power of Soft Skills in Private Equity

    September 12, 2023
  • Coaching: 6 ways to boost a manager’s performance

    September 11, 2023
  • Mental State and Under-Performance: The 7 Emotional States That Sabotage Our Success

    September 6, 2023
  • 10 changes management should expect when a private equity firm invests in their company

    August 30, 2023
  • The 7 Dilemmas of Growth Company Leaders

    July 24, 2023

ABOUT US

WINGMIND is a human capital advisory firm dedicated to help investors & business leaders achieve superior results & sustainable success. For more information about WINGMIND, visit www.wingmind.co

LEGAL

Legal Notice

General Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

RESOURCES

WINGBLOG

CONTACT US

+33 1 48 06 03 59
Email : contact@wingmind.co

  • English
    • Français

© 2023 WINGMIND, All Rights Reserved.

Appointment For Individual Or Team Coaching
WINGMIND Meeting