As a test manager, it's essential to manage the situation, gradually change the tendency to wrongly pressure the team's schedule, and increase team morale. This can be achieved by realizing that money can't buy everything and conveying this to project management properly. Building trust with colleagues is also crucial, as employees will look after their managers if they are shielded from project politics. Trust can be built by developing standard templates and processes, providing a centralized site for recording metrics, and demonstrating trust in team members. By doing so, test managers can mitigate problems, increase productivity, and reduce finger-pointing. Ultimately, it's the responsibility of test managers to take care of their employees and find ways to address predicted conditions such as time constraints and unproductive projects.