Managers have a critical role to play in these uncertain times. Just as the United States is forming a strategy to combat terrorism, managers need a strategy for helping their companies get through the current crisis. I offer the following 10 steps which is organized under the acronym TAKE CHARGE for managing, motivating and leading your employees in a radically changed work environment: Target fears and anxiety. Employers who act appropriately and provide a supportive workplace …showed first 75 words of 610 total…

…showed last 75 words of 610 total…on something to give them a feeling of control will motivate people to move on. Expect and plan for recurrences. Most terrorist attacks and crisis’ are over and done with quickly and then people recover. This won’t be true here. The impact will be with us for a long time to come. Keep your disaster plans and emergency notification rosters updated. Prepare yourself for what could be a long and emotional campaign facing America.