52: The new (ab)normal series - Anchoring the new habits
May 28, 2020
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Exploring new habits post-COVID, focusing on individual responsibility in shaping organizational culture. Observing positive changes in remote work meetings, emphasizing improved listening, empathy, and focus. Reflecting on current work habits and selecting future habits for building a purposeful workplace culture.
COVID crisis led to more purposeful meetings with egalitarian dynamics.
Building a new workplace culture by anchoring positive behavioral changes post-crisis.
Deep dives
Emergence of New Behavioral Patterns
During the COVID crisis, several new patterns of behavior have emerged in the work environment. Meetings have become more egalitarian and purposeful, with a focus on achieving outcomes efficiently. There is also an increased level of tolerance and empathy towards personal circumstances, leading to more authentic interactions. The crisis has fostered a singularity of purpose and focus, reducing multitasking and enhancing trust and openness among colleagues.
Building a New Workplace Culture Post-COVID
The podcast emphasizes the opportunity to anchor positive behavioral changes witnessed during the crisis to build a new workplace culture. It highlights the shift in personal identity from physical office presence to individual behavior choices. To shape a more productive culture, the focus is on individual commitment to intentional behavior change, such as better listening and encouraging balanced conversations. The audience is encouraged to reflect on and adopt desired positive habits consciously to contribute to creating a more intentional work culture.
COVID has jolted us from our normal patterns of behaviour, and provides the opportunity to choose and practise some new ones to take into the new (ab)normal. Starting with yourself, what new habits will you adopt?