Most staff will believe their program or their position is in jeopardy and will fear the worst. The sooner they know the outcome, the sooner they can plan their next task or begin rationalizing their future. Identify some new and creative opportunities that can capture the imagination and enthusiasm of all staff and clientele. Human Emotion and Behavior These strategy and steps are based on several basic principles of human emotion and behavior that are usually more pronounced in faculty and industry leaders than in society as a whole. The unknown magnifies fear and encourages rumors, usually rumors that are more draconian than fact.
Pride needs to be satisfied.
Having some control of one's program or unit destiny minimizes frustration. Otherwise, the unit or program leader is but a victim. The worst situation for a leader is to have responsibility for absorbing cuts without having some say in the process. Satisfaction is the major reward. The human mind wants to rationalize.