“It’s all about relationships” is an adage quoted by many successful leaders in times of stability and uncertainty. They may not realize that what is required for them to be productive is different in these two states. Here are some perspectives on how to keep your relationships strong in times of hyper-change.
– Phil, Mel and Tim
The
art of
feedback
Feedback plays such an important role in the professional development and growth of individuals as well as teams. Thinking about the methods, tactics, and timing of delivery can be just as important as the act of providing feedback.
The hybrid office is likely here to stay, so the next hurdle to clear is the best way to make it work. Many businesses are staggering bodies to enable physical distancing. Great, but let’s pair that with ensuring the people who need to know each other do, so they can continue to do their best work, whatever seat their bums are in.
Business education is based on “best practices” proven by a few organizations. The underlying belief is that if it worked for them, it will work for most businesses now. We have entered an era where self-defined practices based on current conditions are the only ones that provide the best results. Here are seven hybrid-team-related questions that can guide any best practice you need to define.
It’s always better when the thing you know to be true – that it’s not the job, it’s the people and the values associated with the job that influence satisfaction – is backed up by science…
Most would agree that hybrid teams need to be managed differently than on-site ones. If so, then leaders need to shift how they spend their time to accommodate new needs.
Although this article is about CEOs, the principles apply to all leaders and managers.
Olga V. Mack shares three key elements needed for launching change management: team involvement, planning, and telling the story, which involves repeating your story (vision) until it becomes a reality. One key element missing is steady and consistent leadership (sponsorship) to keep focus, alignment and forward motion.