In-out, In-out: Hybrid ....like a dance but out of step?
IN-OFFICE 2 DAYS…OUT 2 DAYS… together 1 day……
or just shake it all about 💃and see what happens?
Does the ‘new normal’ in fact feel like a Hybrid office-version of the Hokey Cokey?
What happens when it feels like a peculiar dance?
Many teams are seeking a unified yet flexible approach: Simple to adopt and understand but meeting multiple needs 🎯.
So, if finding the fresh routine is a communication conundrum, here are some hints 💡 to help:
Firstly, it's unlikely anyone's being deliberately awkward....
...after all, there are two sides to an employment contract not allowing for full-time working from home after a dog 🐕 joined the household during lockdown...
...and for many, working-from-home has meant autonomy and confidence-building but an absence of learning-through-absorbing 🌱 what’s around them.
Is it 'them and us'?
..No! But returning from restrictions raises unknowns. If appearing difficult, someone's usually scared 😱.....of an unreal fear, based on an assumption.
What CAN we do?
1. For overcoming assumptions and fighting fears, share concerns! 💬 Chatter matters! - It’s not business, it’s being human.
2. For reassuring direction, even if answers are unknown, have a simple plan. Best results require ownership and clear expectations... whilst filtering out red flag 🚩assumptions.
👉 It's about replacing the risk of a daft dance, discomfort and resistance - with easy-to-join team learning.
And for more ideas just 📩 get in touch, explaining where you're at.
Wishing you less IN-OUT shaking you all about, and more helpful hybrid moves!