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Covid-19 saw many leaders forced into managing and leading teams whose members were working remotely. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances is a skill that is still useful post-Covid-19.Summary
This article by Sally Percy, writing for Forbes, makes the following points:
- Leaders needed to master the skill of using non-verbal cues when using remote meeting technology to foster a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.
- The pandemic taught organisations that they needed to embrace change, both social and technological.
- Remote workers faced new stressors, such as isolation.
- Leaders learned they must invest in workplace wellbeing.
References
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References from the Web:
- OCT 2021 5 ways the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the role of leaders—World Economic Forum
- NOV 2021 Leadership in the Age of COVID-19—Wall Street Journal
Source Information:
- Article Source: https://www.forbes.com/
- Media Check: Forbes - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com) MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
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