As communities and businesses proceed with reopening, many people are fearful that this might cause a renewed outbreak of Covid-19. All the confusion, arguments and acrimony aside, this reopening was going to start at some point and the challenge now is to do it right. If you’re a manager in the middle of this, try to keep your fears to yourself and help guide your employees through this potentially scary transition. Continue to follow the science and advise them to wash their hands regularly, wear a mask, and practice social distancing. Don’t just tell them, do these things yourself and in that way inspire their behaviors by your own actions. Staying closed or opening everything immediately are the two extremes here: the middle ground can and should be filled with caution, flexibility, and these simple practices. The science behind what’s gone on during this extended lockdown is complicated, but the leadership you can and should be providing now is not. Be a role model and help your employees overcome their fears and anxieties today.
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 – 1894): Scottish novelist and travel writer
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