What can we learn and how do we move forward?

It is mid-June-ish and we have gone from a near stand-still to a period of rapid transition. People have been working in a variety of different ways, or not working, for the last 13 weeks. And there is lots of emotion! What can we learn and how do we move forward and reach the next step?

If you are a team leader, a team-mate, or just a friend, there are two simple questions you can ask to bring about insight:

1. What has this been like for you?

2. What can we do better?

The questions are purposefully open and generic. We never know what people will say and the challenge is to hear the message. Use open-ended questions that start with “what, when, how, where” to receive the full picture. Then listen openly and non-judgmentally, remembering that everyone is experiencing this transformative time in a different way.

By seeking to both understand what others are going through while also trying to understand your own (or your organization’s) part in it, we might just end up in a better place.

What I’ve learned

Over the past 13 weeks, I have been offering complimentary webinars to support leaders and develop strategies for teams. As is so often the case, there were many ‘gifts’ for me in the process. I met new leaders and re-met many people I haven’t seen for a long time. Thank you. The conversations became increasingly candid and courageous, particularly in the last weeks when the topic of racism in the workplace came to the foreground. I have been asked to continue to provide this platform for authentic conversations, so let’s do it!

Register for upcoming complimentary webinars

After being coached by insightful participants, two more “themed” conversations are scheduled and have now been given a name: Building Character Culture Conversations. These one-hour complimentary webinars are open to past and current clients, and University of Guelph 6740 MA (Leadership) alumni.

Dates: June 24th and July 8th. Noon ET.

To register, please send an email to info@centreforcharacterleadership.com

Leading with Authentic Character, Integrity and Courage online learning sessions started last year and have continued. The courses are limited to 9 people and are very interactive.The upcoming session is The COACH Approach in a transitioning world starting June 15th. The focus will be on the leader as coach – with skills to transition to your new reality and redefine your team’s working arrangement, as well as skills needed to coach remotely.

Spaces are still open for June 15th – contact me to register.

Have a good day and thank you for reading this blog,

Kathleen Redmond MA, MCC

kr@centreforcharacterleadership.com

905.478.7962

Interactive Online Learning Program:

Leading with Authenticity, Character, and Integrity

Facilitated by Kathleen Redmond, MA, MCC

Course #2: Practice the COACH Approach starts June 15th.

Each course is limited to 9 participants — sign up now to join us for a truly collaborative online experience!

or visit our website to learn more.