The Value of Being Both Here and There
How work teams can capitalize on the new 'here/there' mindset
As we experience all the joys, and occasional frustrations, of the holiday season I’m reminded of this year’s favorite mantra – ‘mindfulness’. It was a hot topic, appearing in countless articles, on social media platforms and streaming newsfeeds across the globe. The basic premise is that clear intentional focus is critical to success – in all aspects of our world including our personal lives, career and community involvement.
What intrigues me, and was confirmed during recent work, social and holiday events, is that a lot of people want to spend time with each other, in-person, but they also want to be connected ‘in parallel’ with others. This is evidenced by the constant texting and frequent social media access during meetings, working sessions and social events. It’s just not sufficient to be present in-person, there’s a need to be connected simultaneously with others across time and....... (cont'd)
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