{"id":22858,"date":"2021-10-17T12:46:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-17T12:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franklincovey.co.uk\/?p=15510"},"modified":"2023-03-03T13:47:19","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T13:47:19","slug":"thoughts-on-the-way-forward-from-a-franklincovey-vp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franklincovey.de\/en\/2021\/10\/17\/thoughts-on-the-way-forward-from-a-franklincovey-vp\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoughts on the Way Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"block block-content-image\">\n\n\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-inner\">\n\t\t\t<h3>Much has been said about working during the pandemic. \u00a0There is new data appearing every day about the effect of different workplace configurations, whether its remote first, hybrid, flex, or simply back at the office, on employees. None without their complexities.<\/h3>\n<p>As the co-located leader of multiple international offices, I have been personally \u2018hybrid working\u2019 in my role for a while. Working remotely and outside of typical 9-5 hours for good chunks of the month was part of my norm long before the pandemic came and turned working life on its head. \u00a0The difference then of course is that my setup was generally the exception amongst the people I work closely with. It was my responsibility to integrate into and sustain my relationships within a status quo we were all familiar with.<\/p>\n<p>During the pandemic however, <em>everything changed<\/em> for <em>everyone. <\/em>All at once. This was an entirely different way of working to negotiate as a leader, and its lasting impact on how people relate to each other, and their role, is palpable in organisations everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>The dynamic between what we now know is possible and what is sustainable is delicate; and we all have opinions on what is <em>best<\/em>. Here are a few observations that have influenced <em>my<\/em> thinking:<\/p>\n<h2>People need connection<\/h2>\n<p>Many of us tried new and interesting things to create connection during the pandemic, but where lockdowns ease in different parts of the world, this attention to human connection may be lost, overlooked, or taken for granted. \u00a0We decided a hybrid model was the best way forward for our business, and when people were hesitant about returning to the office, I was surprised by the \u2018why\u2019 that I found behind it.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the obvious COVID concerns which we can mitigate, there was an anxiety about interacting with people in person again.\u00a0This has required a nudge to help people get over the anxiousness about meeting in person. \u00a0Dusting off the social skills, re-learning the emotional intelligence skills that come from reading body language beyond what you see on zoom, and the fatigue many feel after a face-to-face meeting or day in the office. \u00a0Encouraging and supporting people to take the first leap is a new thing. \u00a0Interestingly, the nervousness and reluctance give way to a rediscovery of what is great about meeting in person, and the energy and creativity that is unlocked when we do.<\/p>\n<h2>We have all been in the same storm, but not necessarily the same boat<\/h2>\n<p>Each person in the storm is in their own boat. \u00a0Their personal resilience, health and family circumstances are all unique, which makes their experience in the storm unique. \u00a0The leadership challenge is balancing what is best for the individual with what is best for the team or organisation. This highlights the invaluable role of each individual\u2019s immediate leader. \u00a0Striking the correct balance happens most positively where the connection between the individual and the organisation exists at the most personal level- the manager.<\/p>\n<h2>What used to be, may no longer be<\/h2>\n<p>Organisation or team culture that was once strong may be weakened. \u00a0Relationships that used to work may be fractured. \u00a0The diversity of views on the pandemic, some of the world issues at large, and even company topics have become divisive for some. \u00a0The virtual work environment has led to many of these spiky topics being voiced in ways not formerly accepted. \u00a0These differences of opinions have put individuals at odds with each other. \u00a0As a leader I have found the need to review my beliefs about how it used to be. \u00a0Is that the right \u2018how it should be\u2019? \u00a0Are there at-risk relationships that need attention? Does the culture need revisiting? Reworking? Reinforcing?<\/p>\n<p>Amidst all of this and wherever you are in the world, as leaders we are entrusted with one of our company\u2019s most valued assets: our people. \u00a0Discovering a new and better way, honouring what used to be, and helping our people be in a position to produce great results for their team and the organisation is not only the priority, but the opportunity.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To find out more about our approach to building 21st-century skills, explore our complimentary toolkits or reach out to us directly via email solutions@franklincovey.co.uk, phone (0) 1295 274100 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklincovey.de\/en\/contact-us\/\">online here.<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<span class=\"animated-line\" style=\"margin-top: 3.5rem\"><\/span>\n\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":26171,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[68,67],"class_list":["post-22858","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-culture","tag-leadership"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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