Almost a wrap for 2021

In reflection on the closing of 2021, several sentiments come to mind.

1) “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans” – John Lennon. This quote rings true as I review my strategic goals developed at the beginning of 2021. Although a lot of excellent work has been delivered that continues to contribute value to our team members and customers, a reset is needed to reevaluate, reprioritise in preparedness for 2022.?

2) Review my current hybrid work practices to establish a practical, effective and sustainable approach for 2022. I am factoring in my approach to hybrid working with how this may affect my team and colleagues.?

3) I have a consistent recursive reflection to enjoy the journey no matter the perceived state. Life’s journey provides experiences and associated emotions, regardless of whether good, bad or indifferent. As a teenager, I would ruminate about being older, wanting to enjoy the perceived freedoms of my elders, when in reality, I was having the time of my life. I continue to remind myself to be present, enjoy the current moments, and don’t agonise over what’s to come.

4) Acknowledge the successes amid a tumultuous period. COVID has been the driving impetus for change. I have experienced widespread collective acceptance of change that in pre-COVID would have taken tremendous change management effort to achieve.

5) Assess and plan your learning goals, not just your business goals and objectives. I am just in my final subject of completing a Masters in Information Management, in which I have found the journey and learnings to be invaluable. Furthermore, it has been the practice of researching, analysing and writing that has afforded me growth and development.

Note: Photos are from last nights end of year function, no masks allowed.