What’s New in Leadership

Sep 14, 2023

Leaders, this is your curated feed of what’s on.

We all are busy, but it would be a shame if you missed leadership news.

1. Business

Term-time contracts

The term-time employment contract, a flexible agreement that enables parents to synchronize work schedules with school calendars, is a new, popular approach
Benefits: flexible work-life balance, reduced childcare costs, better job satisfaction
Drawbacks: income fluctuation, limited career progression, inconsistent work routine, limited networking and development constraints

A quiet return of “solopreneurs” and consultants

Tech layoffs

Impact of AI on Work

Leaders are in favor of AI since they think it would increase efficiency and effectiveness, speed things up, improve decision-making, and create more opportunities for workers to focus on strategic thinking.
The workforce is not ready for the coming AI transition. 53% say they don’t feel prepared to work with AI. (Source: Gallup).
Yet, based on results from the PWC poll, most people have a largely positive take on AI.

Key takeouts:
- Communicate generously with your staff and introduce plans for AI implementation and areas in which it can be useful and make work more efficient.
- Offer upskilling and development in change management, adaptability, and collaboration. So, your teams feel prepared for the upcoming changes and can cope with new requirements well.
- Plan. Introduce how you potentially see the future and where you want to head. Make it transparent to avoid corridor gossip.

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Why Kindness at Work Pays Off

“If you’re an emerging leader, being kind to your employees can help you retain top talent, establish a thriving culture, increase employee engagement, and enhance productivity.”

Self-awareness

Remote workers and organizations

Hybrid and remote teams have to deal more with the lack of connection to the purpose of the organization.
Employees are less loyal, relationships are shallow, and quality and productivity can suffer.
Gallup suggests managers must now hold one meaningful conversation per week with each employee -- 15 to 30 minutes at a minimum.

Right Kind of Wrong by Amy Edmondson (A revolutionary guide that will transform your relationship with failure)
How Not to Be a Politician: A Memoir by Rory Stewart (A wise, honest, and sometimes absurdist memoir of a most remarkable journey through British politics at the breaking point)
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson (from the author of Steve Jobs biography)

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