A Leading Role in Uncertain Times

We generally tackle a lot of challenges on the domestic and national level, the unrest we are experiencing on the global level on account of COVID-19 is unlike anything we have seen for as long as one can remember. A pandemic of this calibre casts a shadow of uncertainty over the future. Testing times like these have created a compelling need for leaders to have a strong presence to whom the rest of the organization can look up for guidance.

Keep Them Informed

One common thread which everyone is grasping at during these trying times is information. People need to know what is going to happen, and more specifically how it is going to play out for them. Leave the management out of the door for a while and keep everyone informed on the current strategies. It will be a bonus if the solutions are designed with a framework where everybody feels like being a part of the process. Active participation from all levels also helps in boosting employee morale.

Foster a Connection

People staunchly follow the guidance provided to them if they feel connected with the leader and their ideologies. This can be especially tricky as no two persons are alike. Try to find common grounds and establish a connection that is truthful and honest. It helps you to get through to people in these difficult times and keeps them loyal to the organization.

Guidance is the Key

People are also often looking at leaders as the decision-making machinery of the organization. Be clear in your communication and make sure the decisions are filtered to all the levels of the organizations. The decisions also must be taken considering both the employee’s and the organization’s benefit. This will guide them towards focusing better on work as opposed to management yelling people to get back to work.