Leading in Time of Crisis Without a Rulebook
In the middle of a tumultuous period, look around and see who is really leading. Clarity comes to most of us when we are amidst significant chaos. For those of you in leadership positions, I’d offer the following, recognize where you’re at, thinking about where you want to go, and find a way to get there. Rather simple but amidst a current environment of change each leader must understand the problems you faced yesterday no longer exist. It’s time to reframe as a leader. First, leadership is encouraging a group to get things done, and preserving harmony with a group by making everyone feels included. This requires the trust of those you lead. A leader organizes activities, provides guidance, and ensures the work is followed through. At the beginning a leader must first think what must be done. During a crisis, you must clarify what is urgent from what is important. After dividing this up, quickly ask for feedback. Do this by surrounding yourself with Subject Matter Experts people ...