Smart Collaboration

126SMART COLLABORATION

in the form of being removed from prestigious committees or even

losing their role as account leader.

Unfortunately, there are no easy answers. But four steps can help

you manage your own and your team’s reaction to performance

pressure:

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Identify your natural tendencies, and compensate where

necessary.

Under pressure, people instinctively revert to their

most comfortable leadership style—which for most type A

professionals is not ideal for encouraging collaboration and

innovation.

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Resisting this shift is incredibly difficult, so

instead find coleaders or project managers who can comple-

ment your style or at least help you keep perspective.

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Anticipate especially high-pressure situations. On high-

stakes projects, equip ...