You recognize the catalysts of stress while managing a project:
- Unrealistic time presssues
- A matrix system where you do not h ave full control of the resources
- Human, funding, and/or equipment resource shortages
- Virtual teams and cross cultural influences -- including age demographics
- Inter-group conflict interally and externallying
- Leadership expectations affecting the roject environment
In his article in PM times, Ong Jing Teak (JT Ong), PMP, discusses these symptoms, their impact on personal behavior and well-being, and suggestions on how to mitigate the impacts of stress. These suggestions may be useful to consider as you face the daily grind of non-project specific stress. They may also be useful prior to assuming a new PM position.
