Today’s project professionals are feeling the pressure. And when they don’t manage it well, it could steamroll into full-fledged burnout. What’s the difference between burnout and regular stress? How can burnout effect project outcomes? What early warning signs might show that you or your teams on are the verge of burnout? And what can project leaders do to reset and recharge? We discuss this with Michele Badie, PMP, CPMAI, a program manager in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, and Valerie Carmel, a mental health therapist based in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Key themes
What’s the difference between stress and burnout?
Facing burnout in yourself—and your team—as a project professional
How mental health professionals can help project managers amid burnout
How burnout can affect project outcomes
Warning signs for burnout: Lack of boundaries, sleep disturbance and irritability
Tips to keep burnout at bay on project teams
Recognizing burnout—and when it’s time to rest and recharge
