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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAll feelings are\u00a0useful and\u00a0have an evolutionary basis. The feeling of anger, for example, stems from a sense of injustice and gives us the energy to rectify a situation and stand up for ourselves. Most social change and progression in society would not have happened without this feeling being present. If we want to move on from the\u00a0Adapt\u00a0phase,\u00a0it is necessary to be galvanized into action, to yearn for change,\u00a0and to desire a different outcome. Without this,\u00a0we would simply accept the status quo and\u00a0be resigned to our fate.\u00a0Human nature,\u00a0however, is not built this way. People are innately predisposed toward\u00a0progression and advancement. We quickly become restless and agitated, which pushes us on to seek solutions to our problems\u00a0and to improve our circumstances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recovery from the pandemic will be\u00a0multi-faceted\u00a0\u2013\u00a0physical, emotional, interpersonal, and\u00a0financial,\u00a0all of which have an impact on our psychological\u00a0state.\u00a0Some predict that organizations will bounce back from the pandemic, others say it will take years to recover,\u00a0and\u00a0with inevitable relapses. Either way, the demands on employees will be immense. For some,\u00a0it will\u00a0mean\u00a0intense work\u00a0to regain lost ground, others will\u00a0experience redundancy and financial hardship. The way we work in the future may change dramatically after the pandemic. Remote working, social\u00a0distancing, restricted travel,\u00a0and\u00a0different\u00a0forms of communication\u00a0may become the new norm.\u00a0In order to recover from the multiple challenges of the pandemic, we will need to embrace new ways of working with a positive and proactive attitude. Here are a few suggestions to assist in the recovery phase of transition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Take Action:<\/strong> Recovery will never happen if we procrastinate. Whether this is going to the gym, writing a blog, or getting back into the routine of work. Excuses abound for why we do not create the changes that we desire. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t the right time,\u201d \u201cI need to feel inspired first,\u201d \u201cI will start it tomorrow.\u201d Yes, sometimes this is true, and there will be a moment of enlightenment or we will hear the \u201cRocky\u201d theme song playing in our heads, but for most of us most of the time motivation comes from taking action, not the other way around. Physiologically and psychologically, we need to get our body and brain in motion for us to be firing on all cylinders. Many of you will recognize that the first few minutes of exercise can be the most difficult, or sitting down to type the first few words is the most painful part, or getting out of bed for another day of work is the most challenging part of the day. Which brings me to the next piece of advice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Take Small Steps:<\/strong> The first objective may be the first step in the process, such as \u201cto get out of bed,\u201d \u201cto pick up the phone,\u201d \u201cto arrange a meeting,\u201d or \u201cto put on your running gear.\u201d Doing the first step will very often lead to the second step, partly because our automatic procedural brain will then take over. The more frequently we do something, the more automated and less demanding it will feel. Did you know there are about twenty steps to making a cup of tea? Filling the kettle is just step one. For many of us, recovery from the pandemic will be going back to well-rehearsed routines, for others it will require doing things differently from before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Visualize Doing It:<\/strong> In my first blog, I mentioned the importance of using our imagination to create positive thinking and outcomes. Visualization is much the same, but with a more specific purpose in mind. Sportspeople use visualization to picture themselves perfecting their art. A word of caution here too. Visualization is not about picturing yourself crossing the finish line of a marathon or getting a huge round of applause for making the world\u2019s best presentation. It is visualizing yourself doing the activity \u2013 picturing yourself running gracefully or delivering a presentation with confidence. When we close our eyes and visualize ourselves doing this action, our brain fires off the same neurons as if we were actually doing it, laying down and reinforcing new neural networks. Through mental rehearsal and practice, neural networks become embedded and will be triggered automatically when we take our first step in the process (putting on your running gear, picking up the phone, standing on stage, etc.). In effect, our imagination is a reality generator, turning our expectations into reality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\nIn my next and final blog, I will discuss the fourth stage in the Thrive Cycle in relation to the pandemic. How we can thrive, learn, and grow following change and adversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\nLeading remote teams: new trends and challenges for managers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Remote work is expected to continue to rise even after the recent pandemic subsides.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Three out of four CEOs recently surveyed indicated they will not bring all employees back on site (Gartner, 2020). With this shift, managers will need to understand how to work remotely themselves, as well as how to lead a team with less structure, fewer opportunities to communicate, and collaboration enabled by technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Managers are uniquely positioned to help people realize the benefits of remote work by adapting their leadership style to mitigate the potential pitfalls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This whitepaper takes a closer look at how organizations can focus on hiring and developing managers with the key competencies proven to be most necessary for success when leading highly efficient and productive remote teams. \u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Agility: how managers respond to change and help people handle challenges independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Achievement: how managers adapt their work practices to drive action and ensure accountability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Affiliation: how managers overcome the physical distance required to coach others and build a supportive team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Take Small Steps:<\/strong> The first objective may be the first step in the process, such as \u201cto get out of bed,\u201d \u201cto pick up the phone,\u201d \u201cto arrange a meeting,\u201d or \u201cto put on your running gear.\u201d Doing the first step will very often lead to the second step, partly because our automatic procedural brain will then take over. The more frequently we do something, the more automated and less demanding it will feel. Did you know there are about twenty steps to making a cup of tea? Filling the kettle is just step one. For many of us, recovery from the pandemic will be going back to well-rehearsed routines, for others it will require doing things differently from before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n