Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Err on the side of caution and safety...


The reopening of businesses and communities is proceeding: some say "too quickly", others "not soon enough". Some have argued that the experts really aren’t… but who’s to say: there’s too many opinions and questions, and too little clarity. The truth, and the answers, are probably somewhere in the middle. In dealing with this completely unknown virus, having patience and perseverance seems to be the best way to make it disappear.  Managers need to help guide their employees through this transition, focus on health and safety, define the new rules and roles of the office and work, solicit input from their employees, remain flexible, seek out assistance from public health officials and best practices from industry peers, and practice transparency and consistent communications.  This is a task that few expected, but all need to master.  If I sound like a broken record it’s because repetition is a useful learning practice: effective leadership is needed now more than ever. There will be no magic to containing the virus while reopening companies and venues: go slow and focus on safety today.

John Quincy Adams (1767 – 1848): American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth President of the United States.

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