In a departure from my usual post, I am responding to another authors post. I enjoyed the post "7 tips for keeping IT employees upbeat" by Dave Wilmer but felt some of the points were more idealistic than realistic. Good to say in a classroom unrealistic in practice. I started with his core points and made them my own, focused on practical application.
1. Be Open
Open communication is better than silence and secrecy, though a balance is best. Communication should be open. Nobody should have information critical to them and their job held from them. Rumors will always do more damage than the truth, no matter how hard to swallow. Discuss the organization's current situation and future viability with your staff. To the extent appropriate, share plans for riding out the recession. Open communication goes both ways. Be open in your speech, but also Invite workers to become part of the team by...
