Now more than ever, management practices and leadership styles are vital for overall team success. In a report by Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), an engineering, sciences and project delivery firm, the effect of a downturn in activities and subsequent redundancies, role changes and skill gaps, on team morale and performance is outlined. It also discusses the ways in which leaders inspire staff in such an environment, which, in turn, has a significant impact on project success. (more…)