{"id":225906,"date":"2021-11-10T05:51:57","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T11:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/corevalues.com\/?p=225906"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:51:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T11:51:57","slug":"a-friendly-reminder-for-post-lockdown-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corevalues.com\/dev\/2021\/11\/10\/a-friendly-reminder-for-post-lockdown-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"A Friendly Reminder for Post Lockdown Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The return to \u201cnormal\u201d hasn\u2019t been easy on anyone.\u00a0 Businesses and communities are still locking horns with new rules of protocol and etiquette.\u00a0 And many are in the process of learning how to rebuild safely. Therefore what are the skills and attitudes that benefit post lockdown managers?<\/p>\n

When the proper thing to do isn\u2019t obvious, we look to leaders to help us navigate the post-pandemic landscape academically, personally, and professionally.<\/p>\n

Here are the skills every leader must have in their return-to-work arsenal.<\/p>\n

Post pandemic managers must manage change quickly<\/h3>\n

In a previous article<\/a>, I mentioned how crucial it is for organizations to react quickly.\u00a0 It\u2019s precisely why agile, cross-functional teams are needed.\u00a0 Managers and business owners must be able to anticipate needs and respond accordingly.<\/p>\n

In the last year alone, we have undergone a presidential election that has left us divided on so many levels, argued on the horrific death of George Floyd, debated on the issue of immigration, battled with religious freedom, fought over racism and gender inequality\u2026 all these and more, over and above the appalling effects of Covid 19.<\/p>\n

Regardless of your organization\u2019s size, leaders must be able to navigate these issues.\u00a0\u00a0 They must be able to nurture an environment where stakeholders (regardless of race, religion, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, health or age, or even how they feel about vaccines) feel physically and mentally safe and valued.<\/p>\n

Leaders will encounter these issues in some form \u2013 by way of culture, logistics, or even in the normal course of business.\u00a0\u00a0 Thus, the solution is to form teams within your organization to enable quick information dissemination and make fast-moving, targeted well-thought decisions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Post pandemic managers must build cohesive teams<\/h3>\n

Onsite or remote, full-time or part-time, hybrid or not, leaders must strive to build strong, unified teams.<\/p>\n

The 9-to-5 grind may now be the exception.\u00a0 Organizations have seen the benefits of providing flexibility when it comes to working hours and venues.\u00a0 But while the arrangement reaped productivity and lower overhead costs, the drive to encourage a cohesive community shouldn\u2019t stop.\u00a0\u00a0 When employees stop feeling connected and appreciated, motivation suffers.<\/p>\n

Leaders must design programs that ensure teams work cohesively through:<\/p>\n