Working remotely, managing remote teams, and for many, doing so while homeschooling and caregiving, has forced us to embrace and prioritize our humanity. The skills to communicate with empathy and build connection will be as critical as building our digital fluency, agility, and operational skills, and organizations will need to focus on helping teams and leaders rebuild and strengthen these core connection practices.
3 Ways to Find Clarity in the Chaos
The early days of the pandemic were confusing, but we had adrenalin, novelty and the panic of crisis driving us forward. Now, as we wonder what’s next, where to focus our waning energy and how to control our fate, there are a few key practices that can help us find the clarity we need to shape the path ahead.
3 Ways to Reconnect Teams After Crisis
As we figure out how to safely re-enter our workplaces and navigate what’s next, managers need to be aware of the impact of crisis on team functioning and well-being. Not only will managers need to reconfigure day to day operations, but also ensure they help their teams rebuild and reconnect in these new conditions.
Embracing Your Team's Emotional Landscape
As we hit the middle of summer, without a firm plan for schools and worries about the safety of re-opening, leaders and teams need to acknowledge the emotional, human, realities they are facing. Carrying all of this in the background, or worse, covering it up, sucks up energy and interferes with our ability to be present and fully engaged…
Navigating the Transition - Reset, Recovery & Resilience
In the adrenaline rush of crisis, we’ve seen some remarkable examples of adaptability, resilience, compassion and innovation in all areas of our work and life. We have also surfaced some deeply troubling aspects of our systems and our society, forcing us to confront our ignorance and challenge our intentions. We’ve become undeniably conscious of what’s possible, which could drive change in ways we haven’t seen before.