Without doubt one of the most stressful situations any manger faces is downsizing. Most mangers handle the situation poorly, learning am little bit more each time they face this condition. Is there any way to avoid this stress? Not really, but you can learn the right way to handle downsizing. Learn how to be empathic while still being firm. Learn what and how to deal with employees, friends, enemies in a downsizing. Learn how to use outsourcing effectively.