How to keep a cool head under pressure

It goes like this: an extremely tight project deadline suddenly appears in front of you, and everything is thrown into chaos. The reasons for this can vary from bad management to a real, unforeseen emergency, but it all comes down to you having to work at high speed and under immense pressure. Oh, and compromising the quality of your work is not an option.

This conundrum sounds impossible to solve, like a riddle asked by a sphinx at a crossroads; answer the wrong thing, and it could cost you your life (or, in this case, a few brownie points with your manager). Fear not. This article will help you keep a cool head under pressure, maintaining the stellar quality of your work while still meeting your tight deadlines.