In a few short months, a pandemic has transformed work and workplaces in a way that change management strategies never could. Social distancing, contact tracing, working remotely and, from home are the new normal. Working and workplaces in the future will be different. As many hope to salvage pre-COVID ways of working – as though …
Before COVID-19, the call to action for leadership in a thriving business environment was to be innovative, seek growth opportunities and increase market share. In a recession, the leadership pendulum has swayed to focus on the fundamentals for survival. Now is the time to rebuild leadership muscle in a changing COVID environment. The call is to …
With so much uncertainty and disruption to life and business as we know it, the management theory is yet to be written on how to pivot in times of a double whammy! – health crisis and economic downturn. Adapting your sales approach requires mirroring your customers: Listen Listen to what customers are saying to you …
Let’s be clear, return to ‘normal’ will be different once the danger of COVI19 transmission passes. Accept that COVID19 or some other superbug can be expected in the future. Unlike the way we used to work and conduct business, the bounce back to normality needs to be different. Here is some food for thought for …
While the world copes with the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses are facing an unprecedented challenge. While the damaging effects of the epidemic are inevitable, modifications in engagements with suppliers, customers and employees can help cushion them. The ‘work from home’ culture has undoubtedly experienced a boom in recent times. Cloud applications and technology advances mean that …
Recruiting Remotely During COVID -19. How to Do It Right! Read More »
There are several positives to working from home – no travel time, no office workwear, no makeup, no parking or go-card, reduced fuel costs and wear and tear on vehicles. Although it does mean that managing productivity will require resetting expectations around tasks, schedules and accountability. Not everyone can maintain focus on work in the home …
Establish a work routine in the home environment during COVID-19 Read More »
Could your organisation sustain a prolonged period where normal operations are suspended or disrupted for days, weeks or more? How well do you cope when your smart phone is out of battery and your charger is at home? If you answered NO to either of these, read on… Just as countries all over the world are …
A very interesting post by Dr. Sharkawy On COVID-19: “I’m a doctor and an Infectious Diseases Specialist. I’ve been at this for more than 20 years seeing sick patients on a daily basis. I have worked in inner-city hospitals and in the poorest slums of Africa. HIV-AIDS, Hepatitis,TB, SARS, Measles, Shingles, Whooping cough, Diphtheria…there is …
Facts not fear. Clean hands. Open hearts. Our children will thank us for it. Read More »
