{"id":45247,"date":"2024-12-11T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parm.com\/?p=45247"},"modified":"2026-06-02T08:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T06:24:21","slug":"leading-with-a-festive-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading with a festive mood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1><strong>Leading with a festive mood<br \/><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>How to get your team through the stressful season<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_code et_pb_code_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">[shariff]<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1313\" src=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Post_Stress_Christmas_EN.jpg\" alt=\"Leading with a festive mood\" title=\"Post_Stress_Christmas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Post_Stress_Christmas_EN.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/parm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Post_Stress_Christmas_EN-1280x672.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/parm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Post_Stress_Christmas_EN-980x515.jpg 980w, https:\/\/parm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Post_Stress_Christmas_EN-480x252.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-45268\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_3 et_pb_equal_columns  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The pre-Christmas period is a particular challenge - even for managers. As the year draws to a close and many projects need to be completed, stress levels rise both at work and at home. Deadlines, annual accounts and preparations for Christmas come together and ensure that even the most motivated teams feel the pressure. But it is precisely in this situation that managers have the opportunity to lift the mood and lead their teams in a positive atmosphere. With the right mix of empathy, structure and festive cheer, they can ensure that projects are completed on time without causing too much stress before the end of the year.    <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/#1_show_understanding\" >1. show understanding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/#2_set_priorities\" >2. set priorities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/#3_adapt_communication\" >3. adapt communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/#4_lift_the_mood\" >4. lift the mood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/#5_putting_people_at_the_center\" >5. putting people at the center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/#6_promote_stress_reduction\" >6. promote stress reduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/#7_Looking_at_the_big_picture\" >7 Looking at the big picture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/#8_leading_by_example\" >8. leading by example<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/parm.com\/en\/leading-with-a-festive-mood\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_show_understanding\"><\/span>1. show understanding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most important basis for supporting teams through this stressful time of year is a great deal of empathy. Because just as managers certainly have a lot of stress, the majority of the team not only has professional obligations during this time, but also numerous private challenges. Buying presents, planning family visits, looking after children - all of this requires time and energy. However, an empathetic manager can ensure that work-related stress is reduced to a minimum.   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Show understanding:<\/strong> In order to understand the needs of individual team members and be better able to respond to them, managers should take the time to talk to the team about the current stresses and strains. This enables them to respond accordingly and support the team. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer flexibility:<\/strong> Time is usually very tight in the run-up to the new year. Where possible, flexible working hours or home office arrangements can therefore help to reconcile private and professional commitments. An afternoon off to buy presents or working from home to avoid a long commute can help reduce stress.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognize stress points:<\/strong> Especially when many tasks need to be completed before the end of the year, many managers tend to distribute them to their most resilient employees. However, this can result in individual team members having to complete an unusually large number of tasks. It is therefore important to identify bottlenecks and distribute tasks fairly.  <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_set_priorities\"><\/span>2. set priorities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Priorities are crucial in the run-up to Christmas. An overloaded task list only leads to excessive demands and frustration if you believe that you have to finish all tasks this year or before the holidays. Together with your team, focus on the goals that are still really important at the end of the year.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\"Does it really have to be this year?\":<\/strong> Ask this question for every task in order to set sensible priorities. Postpone everything that doesn't have to be done by the end of the year until January. This will make this stressful time easier for you and your employees.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>One thing at a time:<\/strong> Work with clear priority lists. This allows the team to focus on one task at a time without losing track. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Celebrate small successes:<\/strong> set interim goals and recognize their achievement. A small success is often more motivating than the prospect of a major achievement. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_adapt_communication\"><\/span>3. adapt communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Good communication is particularly important in hectic times, but this is precisely when it is often foregone in order to save time. However, misunderstandings and uncertainty due to a lack of communication quickly lead to additional moments of stress and may cost more time than good communication. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Formulate clear expectations:<\/strong> Especially if something is urgent or there are many tasks to be done, you should clearly communicate which tasks and which results are expected by when.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Give feedback:<\/strong> Give positive feedback where appropriate. A little praise can work wonders in these stressful times. If mistakes happen, it also helps to point them out early on to prevent your team from going in the wrong direction.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer open doors:<\/strong> Make sure your team members know that they can come to you with questions or problems at any time. Especially if your team knows that you are also suffering from stress, they may tend not to want to burden you with additional difficulties. However, this can lead to bigger problems and more stress.  <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_lift_the_mood\"><\/span>4. lift the mood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A little Christmas cheer in the workplace can also work wonders to alleviate stress. Small gestures and a relaxed atmosphere can increase productivity by reducing the pressure. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Christmas decorations:<\/strong> A little Christmas decoration creates a warm atmosphere, but may not be everyone's cup of tea - especially if not everyone in the team celebrates Christmas. Therefore, talk to your team in advance about how the decorations can be designed appropriately. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Joint activities:<\/strong> Organize an Advent breakfast, Secret Santa or invite your team to a small Christmas party. These activities strengthen team spirit. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Music:<\/strong> A subtle Christmas playlist in the background can lift the mood. However, ask everyone beforehand if this is what they want. Individual team members may feel disturbed by the music while they are completing their tasks.  <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_putting_people_at_the_center\"><\/span>5. putting people at the center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The pre-Christmas period is also a good opportunity to get to know the people behind the work roles better. It's worth investing in the relationship with your team in the long term. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Show interest:<\/strong> Ask your team members about their plans for the holidays or personal goals for the new year. The Christmas party or Advent breakfast is a good opportunity for this. But you can also use such questions as the start of a team meeting. Be aware, however, that not everyone likes to talk about private matters.   <\/li>\n<li><strong>Express gratitude:<\/strong> Take the opportunity to thank your team for their hard work over the past year. A personal thank you, whether verbally, with a pay rise or simply with a small gift, shows appreciation. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility on holidays:<\/strong> Not everyone celebrates Christmas in the same way. Take cultural and personal differences into account when planning vacations. For example, there may be members of your team who like to work over the holidays but would like to take time off at another time of the year, while parents often have to take time off between the vacations due to school vacations.  <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_promote_stress_reduction\"><\/span>6. promote stress reduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When stress levels rise, lunch breaks are often canceled and overtime is added on. But it is precisely at this time, when it gets dark early in the evening and a lot still needs to be done, that teams need the opportunity to take a deep breath and recharge their batteries. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Joint coffee breaks:<\/strong> Invite the team to take a break together. This strengthens the team spirit and provides a short break. Minor problems can often be resolved during such a coffee break.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Encourage movement:<\/strong> Going for a walk during your lunch break or doing short stretching exercises in the office can help to reduce stress. Alternatively, you can also hold meetings in motion and walk around the block during the meeting, for example. This clears your mind and helps you stay focused for the rest of the day.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Use humor:<\/strong> A little laughter can work wonders. A humorous look back at the events of the past year or a funny story can briefly distract you from stress. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Looking_at_the_big_picture\"><\/span>7 Looking at the big picture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When stress gets out of hand, it often helps to change your perspective. The pre-Christmas period is not only hectic, but also a time for reflection. Use this opportunity to help your team focus on the essentials.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reflect on successes:<\/strong> Review the year together. What did the team achieve? What challenges were overcome?  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Set goals for the new year:<\/strong> Give the team a preview of upcoming projects or challenges. A positive outlook can be very motivating. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Motivational messages:<\/strong> Share inspiring words, quotes or stories to spur the team on again at the end of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_9  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_leading_by_example\"><\/span>8. leading by example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a manager, it is important to take care of your own health and balance. If you remain relaxed and motivated as a role model, this will be transferred to your team. Conversely, if you let your team feel your own stress, your team will also feel stressed.  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Schedule time for yourself:<\/strong> In this blog post, we show you lots of tips on how you can help your team to have less stress. However, if you are under a lot of pressure at the same time, all these tips will take away from your time and can cause you even more stress. So give yourself some time out to recharge your batteries.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Delegate:<\/strong> Trust your team and delegate tasks that do not necessarily require your attention. However, make sure you strike the right balance so as not to overburden your employees. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Show openness:<\/strong> Admit when you feel stressed too - this creates authenticity strengthens the connection with the team and ensures mutual understanding. It's also a great opportunity to share tips on how to deal with stress, which in turn can help you and your team. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_5  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_10  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The run-up to Christmas is undoubtedly a stressful period, but it also offers the chance to grow together as a team. With empathy, clear communication and a dash of festive cheer, you can ensure that your team not only remains productive, but also enjoys their work. Use this time to strengthen relationships, celebrate successes and lay a positive foundation for the coming year. And don't forget: managers can also take a deep breath and enjoy the magic of the Christmas season!   <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_6  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_11  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>In stressful times, modern tools such as the project management software myPARM ProjectManagement and the management software myPARM CorporateNavigator can provide valuable support. While myPARM ProjectManagement helps to plan projects in a structured way, keep an eye on deadlines and distribute tasks efficiently, myPARM CorporateNavigator ensures that managers always have an overview of priorities and goals. With these solutions, stress factors can be reduced in a targeted manner, clear communication promoted and resources optimally utilized - so that both teams and managers can successfully master the hectic season with more composure.  <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_7  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_12  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Learn more about the project and portfolio management software myPARM:<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_left et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_0 et_hover_enabled et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" 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