When the Holidays are Over

 


After the holiday gatherings  and the pandemic we need to get back on track. Our established procedures can help. Let’s follow these procedures and get back to work. It initially it will feel uncomfortable, but eventually we will feel normal again. The first day will be difficult. This week we will share ideas that should help us get back on track. 



Stepping Down

The pandemic has reminded many of us to change jobs. Our resignation is a concern for senior management. Unfortunately, the change will not solve our problems. We are stepping down, but we will end up in the same building. 



Pass the Baton 

If we are going to win the race we need to pass the baton to our younger teammates. They are faster and can run the bell lap better. Unfortunately, many established professionals have a problem passing the baton. A succession plan can help. The plan will force us to pass the baton. 



Skills Needed

We need to define the skills needed to succeed professionally.  This will provide the foundation for  our recruitment or if we need to outsource. Outsourcing is the easiest answer but it is costly. An essential skill is expensive and hard to find. The pandemic taught many of us how to cook, an essential skill.



Waiting 

We wait for numerous answers. Technology helps and hurts us. Many answers are developed using AI and are obviously not based on our actual answer. We often wonder if the answer is SPAM. We wait. A Russian nomad doesn’t have all of the answers.  


Surveys show only 40% of people want to return to the office. Hopefully, the pandemic will be controlled soon and we can get together in a “new” office structure.  We miss connecting to each other.  40% might get you elected, but it won’t make your firm succeed…Happy Holidays 🥰




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  1. Jeff SpearsDecember 6, 2021 at 5:18 AM

    Hybrid creates problems too.


    https://www.wsj.com/articles/work-life-balance-finally-happened-then-they-were-called-back-to-the-office-11638766861

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