Oona Collins asks: Is your business really ‘hybrid ready’? What to think about right now!

 

Putting the right processes, protocols and plans in place now could be the difference between retaining your best people and losing them, writes leadership coach Oona Collins

September seems to be the month that many companies have decided to activate their hybrid action plan. For most businesses, this will represent a significant culture shift.

Whilst it may feel disruptive, we shouldn’t underestimate the opportunity we have been presented with, says Oona Collins

The big question is; is your business really hybrid ready? Putting the right processes, protocols and plans in place now could be the difference between retaining your best people and losing them.

Check out the full article in Prime Resi Journal today.

Here are five key topics to think about when looking at your own hybrid working plans:

1. Personalise your plan

Even within a sector like property, that often feels insular, every business is different and there is not going to be a one-size fits all plan for hybrid working. Not only does every business function differ, but every team member will have their own individual needs too.

2. Make on-boarding a memorable experience

A recent survey of graduate intake among property agencies found that all the big firms were planning to take on significantly more university leavers this year. Most were also planning to move their graduates to hybrid working once they had finished an induction period.

More than ever, graduates and leaders need rich on-boarding experiences that help remote workers integrate with the company and become productive team members.

On-boarding is all about connection.

3. Set out your core behaviours

Every business has a set of non-negotiable core behaviours that they expect employees to stick to. Core behaviours that lead to success are a key part of a company’s culture, but they are not always verbally communicated and can lead to disappointment and confusion.

Clarity of non-negotiables enables people to navigate their own career paths so they succeed.

4. Lead by example

Managing a team through remote working during the pandemic has not been easy and leaders now have a whole new set of critical skills, such as listening and empathy. As we move into a hybrid way of working, the way we lead is going to be more important than ever.

Team members will need to see that the messages being conveyed to them by the company are also being reinforced by the actions of their managers.

5. Show your team members you value them

It may sound like a cliche, but it really is the thought that counts. The pandemic has changed what we value from life and countless surveys have shown that employees are increasingly placing their mental health and wellbeing at the top of their priority list.

It doesn’t take much to bring people back to a place where they feel valued and where they feel that their employer has given thought to their health, safety and career progression.

Little touches will make all the difference.

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POTENTIAL PLUS

Potential Plus International, founded in 2001, is a leadership development consultancy for global and national organisations. We provide highly personalised coaching for ambitious business leaders, teams, executives and entrepreneurs who aspire to do great things. The people we work with want to be the best in their field, offer exquisite service and strive for excellence.

Through our unique combination of emotional intelligence and commercial acumen, we help our clients obtain a competitive advantage.

Led by Oona Collins, with her team of highly qualified coaches, we have had the privilege of working with some of the best leaders across 25 countries and four continents.

To find out how Potential Plus International can help enhance leadership in your organisation, please contact us at info@potentialplus-int.com


 
Priya Rawal