It’s the end of the second quarter of the year. Have you accomplished what you planned for the first half of the year? Most likely not. This has been one of the most unusual 6 months most of us could have ever imagined. It’s time to step back, evaluate where you are, consider how our [...]
Life goes on...in what seemed to be a “stalled world” for the past few months, activity is now picking up. This also means that you will have employees who move on to find other jobs, and you will be hiring again. How you keep your team connected through these transitions will reflect your leadership skills [...]
It’s time for a check up on your meeting structure. It’s likely that your meetings became too loose, or too strict, with the transition to working remotely. Here’s a check list of things to ensure your meetings are well balanced. Agendas are sent in advance. Time is allotted for necessary discussion without any one individual [...]
We now know that the “reentry phase” following the COVID-19 work from home requirements will now look more like a “staggered start” - partial teams rotating in and out of the workplace for an extended period of time. Some things to keep in mind to ensure your team doesn’t become fragmented in this next phase. [...]
Working virtually likely means that conversations which need to happen are likely not happening. It’s easier to put off conversations when you are not working face to face. You can hang up the phone or “end the meeting” and breathe a sigh of relief. It’s time to build in coaching and feedback to your leading [...]
Our reality is that working virtually - in some form - is here to stay. You are now creating your team’s virtual or blended work culture – and it’s time to do it purposefully. With the rush of getting established remotely, your team’s habits and norms happened spontaneously. It’s now time for your team to [...]
Most people are feeling it: “Virus Lethargy” Tired of being on Zoom or Teams and having virtual meetings Struggling with the fog of what’s ahead Bored of their surroundings from being at home so much The result: things are feeling slow, dull, monotonous The treatment: an energy boost Ask yourself: What boosts your energy? (And [...]
While leading during any major change, remember, there is always a trough – a low time during change when we feel “stuck.” Keep these three change principles in mind as you are leading. Expect Multiple Reactions: From Others and Yourself At times you may be feeling optimistic and encouraged. At other times you may feel [...]
People are in a variety of places with the WFH (work from home) and COVID-19 situation. Many are exhausted, and facing potential burn out due to added work responsibilities, added home schooling responsibilities, and the worry about staying healthy. We’re finding many leaders who are on video calls and phones calls for most of the [...]
We have now entered a lull – a bit of a new normal – and energy and motivation may be dropping. Which may also mean productivity is waning. The initial excitement/initial energy to WFH (work from home) came from the team/organization initially pulling together to solve new challenges and new problems. Some employees are tired [...]
