We all know that change is hard, including good or beneficial change. Our current Return-to-Office (RTO) debate epitomizes how challenging change can be when there is no road map to follow. Hindsight reveals that all the rules of the road that were in place for decades were actually cultural norms that fit a moment in our history that no longer exists. For example, workplaces designed for a traditional nuclear family, with dad at the office and mom taking care of the kids, no longer serves our current reality. Waking up to this realization is exciting for many workers, scary or threatening for others, and messy for everyone. [Read more…] about Embracing the Messiness of RTO as a Leader
What images come to mind when you hear the words “team building?” Are you thinking about ice-breaker exercises or mandatory social events that are meant to promote team bonding? While those experiences can be great morale boosters, they often don’t delve beneath the surface to understand the dynamics within a team, which is critical to growth and performance.