The Israeli has endured a tough start to his reign at West Ham, having inherited the hot-seat over the summer.
A run which brought just one win from the opening 14 fixtures of the season left the Hammers languishing at the foot of the Premier League table and bracing themselves for a relegation dogfight.
They continue to prop up the table at present, but did at least secure a second success of the season at home to fellow strugglers Wigan on Saturday.
It was imperative they took something from that tie, with morale in the camp having received a welcome lift.
The Latics success came on the back of a back-room shake-up at Upton Park which has seen assistant manager Zelko Petrovic head for the exits and former Brentford boss Wally Downes drafted in to work with the defence.
Grant feels he now has all the necessary tools at his disposal to generate results and is delighted with the passion Downes has brought to his role.
"If [Arsene] Wenger is quiet and Arsenal win, everybody says it's a good thing. I just think the message needs to be clear. People have different ways of bringing the message," he said.
"Wally asked me before the game if he could shout and say whatever he wants. He did well, is very happy, energetic.
"Petrovic is a good guy, very positive and did a good job, but he was assistant manager.
"Wally has a specific job that he is committed to. He is doing it well, is very passionate - but he does it in a different way."
Grant has also confirmed that he plans to bring in further coaches, with former West Ham favourite Paolo Di Canio touted as one possible arrival.
"We have a project and a vision here at West Ham," the former Portsmouth and Chelsea boss said.
"Our target at the end is to put West Ham in a good position with a good football style, with good young players.
"Part of this is to build the coaching staff and from time to time we will add to the staff. This is the future of the game."
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