5 Positive Activities During the Stay-at-Home Period
During the current stay-at-home period, it’s not that hard to describe the downsides. But what exactly are the positive experiences that this period of working from home brings? We asked this question to 10 of our clients; below are their top 5 insights.
1. Priorities at a Glance
A period of sudden change gives organizations the opportunity to assess what really matters. This brings you closer to your core purpose, and the less relevant tasks and projects that have accumulated over time naturally fall by the wayside. It’s therefore a great time to sharpen your focus even further.
2. Improving meeting discipline
Since many organizations now rely on online meetings, this requires new skills. The chairperson will need to lead with a tighter rein. The other participants will need to articulate their input more effectively and wait their turn more patiently to avoid talking over one another.
3. Solidarity offers a broader perspective
Employees in various teams are now figuring out where they can be most useful within the organization. Suddenly, you see departments reaching beyond their own boundaries to lend a helping hand, whereas before they were very focused on their own teams. We’re now seeing more understanding, a sense of togetherness, and a more informal atmosphere.
4. Connecting Creatively Online
Since employees are required to work remotely, we are open to other ways of connecting. Colleagues create webinars for one another, give online presentations, and hold online meetings. Microsoft Teams, Google Hangouts, and Zoom have proven to be effective tools for this.
5. Entrepreneurship
The strength of the team and the organization often becomes apparent from unexpected sources. The daily routine is set aside, creating space for individual initiative. For example, new lists spring up spontaneously to help each other arrange childcare.
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