The Future is Flexible. So Are Leaders.
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Happy Wednesday!
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In the evolving world of work, a new leadership skill is rising to prominence: cultivating flexibility. Gone are the days when rigid structures and fixed schedules defined success. Today's leaders recognize that fostering a flexible environment isn't just a perk—it's a strategic move.
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In this edition of our newsletter, we'll journey through the innovative ways leaders are championing adaptability, and how it’s unlocking unparalleled productivity, creativity, and employee satisfaction. Dive in to discover the power of flexibility and how it’s reshaping the future of work.?Here's what's on tap:
4 Ways Managers Can Increase Flexibility Without Losing Productivity?
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The past two years have shown that employees desire greater flexibility — and they’re willing to change jobs to get it. Flexibility has tremendous benefits for employees, including reduced burnout and greater job satisfaction. However, it can also result in spiraling coordination costs for managers, untenable amounts of wasted effort, and the inability to respond quickly to client requests. The brief huddles that once allowed teams to promptly brainstorm solutions and align efforts are now harder to pull together.?
The Complete Guide to Training Managers: How to Increase Productivity and Keep Your Staff Happy
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Employees value training more than employers may realize. Some rank it higher than a salary boost, with 94 percent saying they’d stay with their organization if they invested more in learning and development (L&D). However, that just doesn’t apply to the staff. It’s equally true of management. It’s a wise business strategy, particularly if training managers to handle employees boosts productivity.
How good are you at Flexibility?
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Did you know that Flexibility is a competency that you can develop? We define the Flexibility competency as, "Readily modifying, responding and adapting to change with minimal resistance." Who do you know who is highly skilled at Flexibility?
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With practice, you can grow and develop this skill just like other "hard skills" you might be good at like cooking, public speaking, employee coaching, or playing golf.
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Here’s What We’re Reading This Week:
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The flexible options your organization offer?must be beneficial and accessible.
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There's power in flexibility.
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“Flexibility is here to stay – it's not going away."?
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Flexible working is the wave of the future.
How Else Can We Help?
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We want to help you to nurture the healthiest, strongest teams. We'd love to hear from you if you'd like us to include something specific in a future edition of The Kutsko Report. Simply reply to this email and let us know what topics you want to see us cover!