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then, are just four essential tips to avoid imposing unnecessary
stressors.
1 Have a clear plan and communicate it relentlessly.
2 Show determination, but not inflexibility.
3 Expect resistance and engage with it positively.
4 Be respectful of staff and try to empathise with their
concerns.
Supporting team members with stress
The last chapter in this book, Chapter 10, is about helping
others to manage their stress, so this section will focus on speci-
cally managerial and workplace approaches. Much of Chapter
10 will also be relevant.
It is also important at these times to review your management
practices. Consider ...