COVID-19 situation is changing with every passing day. There is clarity on how long things are going to remain like this. While governments all across the globe are doing their best to minimize the damages people and businesses are suffering, there’s still a lot that needs to be done.
Everyone is learning and trying to build a plane as they fly. After all, there isn’t a guidebook that prepares you for adversities like this.
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Amidst all this, there’s one thing for sure — things are not going to be Normal like they used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But, what is going to be the next normal?
This is what we as leaders have to define — this is where we, as leaders, need to step in. Here’s what I believe we as leaders can do to create a new, better normal for our teams post COVID-19:
Take big, tough decisions without much delay
Reluctance to change is in human nature. But tough times like these require tough decisions. As a business owner, you need to lead the change. From building a better work culture with strong emphasis on remote work to promoting mental healthcare, work-life balance and adding flexibility to your work schedules — there’s a lot that you need to do.
These all might look like big decisions, but not taking them is going to hurt your business and your team. These aspects of work are going to be a big part of the new normal in the future.
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Switch from being plan-driven to purpose-driven
In the future, only those businesses that are driven with purpose are going to thrive. As a leader you need to shift your focus from just creating a plan to creating a purpose that drives the entire team.
We have seen during these times that even the best of the plans have been cut-short by the pandemic. Businesses that were moving forward with a purpose have been able to survive this phase by adapting to the changes. And, it is going to be like this in the years to come.
Speak to your team about solutions
Most important of all, be vocal and inspire your team to be the same. Tough times in business will come and go, but you need your team to be together. This is where speaking to each other helps.
Lead by example and communicate the challenges the business is facing at any stage, and the possible solutions you have in mind. You never know, someone in the team might have something better that you would have never even thought of.
Author Bio:
Sandeep Kashyap is the Founder and CEO of ProofHub — a leading project management software. He’s one person always on a lookout for innovative ideas about filling the communication gap between groups, teams, and organisations. You’ll find him saying, “Let’s go!” instead of “Go!” many times a day. That’s what makes him write about leadership in a way people are inspired to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. For more inspirational articles follow him on Linkedin
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