Covid times have thrown up uncertainties
challenges and unforeseen circumstances
grit and determination required just now
to lead from the front- to spring back
and if possible be in a better place than prior
In other words resilience has emerged
as the No 1, most wanted leadership strength!
Post Covid, remote working a norm,
with everyone resorting to it
to the max possible extent
looks like it's here to stay
the future, more likely a hybrid version
a combination of both
with a tilt in favour of remote working...
Many free online courses on offer today
from Udemy, LinkedIn and others
Being responsive to all kinds of changes
will be the key to a happy tomorrow
In a remote working model, Trust is paramount,
building confidence in employees
a feeling of assurance, that you trust them
Using TACT helps : T for talk, sharing your vulnerabilities
A for ask - How they are doing, what help they want
C for control- Controlling your negative emotions like anger
T for being Truthful: About your expectations,
and honest feedback on their performances...
To facilitate change, make it smoother and easier
provide infrastructure for working from home- Laptop, chair, whatever
changes become more acceptable, when you are grateful
of things you still have, in spite of the pandemic
it helps to be in a happy, grateful frame of mind...
Final thoughts on virtual meetings
don't have same standards as in physical office
a dress code, formal body language
spend initial 5 minutes in small talk, breaking the ice
let people relax, embrace virtual platform- Just like that!
Finally, never quit in difficult times
you not only miss out on opportunities to win
but also the opportunities to learn...
NB: The source material for this poem is a webinar organized by Bija training on 18th August 2021 featuring Mr Willis Langford, Director (HR) Avnet India
Note: I recited this poem in the October month 2021 meeting of the Bangalore Poetry Circle(BPC)
