Reflecting on 2024's Workplace Trends
Wow, can you believe we're already halfway through the year? As we take a moment to look back over the last six months, it's clear that several important workplace trends have come into focus.?
In today's skills-based organisations, there's a notable emphasis on adaptability and learning agility. Employers are increasingly valuing candidates who can quickly pick up new skills. At the same time, psychological safety has become crucial in fostering environments where people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and taking thoughtful risks, essential for keeping productivity high and ensuring the wellbeing of our people. And last but not least, resilience against the backdrop of continuous change. As uncertainty persists, the ability to bounce back and adapt has never been more important.?
So, what can we expect to see in next three to six months?
Half-Year Check-In and Future Outlook
Join us for our upcoming live online event where Anthony and Kerry will dive deep into what we've observed in 2024 so far and what lies ahead for the remainder of the year.
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Strengthening Through Polarisation
This year is, dare we say it, another unprecedented one, with 2024 being dubbed by many as the biggest election year in history. Over 60 countries are holding elections, and more than 3 billion people are expected to vote, representing a significant portion of the world's population.
So in true Bailey & French style, rather than shy away from this, we explore how organisations can use this opportunity to enhance their ability to build trust, foster open and challenging conversations, create psychological safety, and improve true inclusion and belonging.
Adapt and Thrive: Increasing Psychological Flexibility
In case you missed the last live event, Alex Bailey and Joshua French (yes, the Bailey & French!) presented an insightful session focused on enhancing leadership through the lens of Psychological Flexibility.
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They discussed various strategies and techniques for leaders and organisations to use, boosting psychological flexibility within their people, and helping them to be more resilient when dealing with change.
From Pitch to Boardroom
Amidst the excitement of the Euro's this month, the dynamics between football managers, team captains, and workplace leaders resonate deeply with the concept of psychological flexibility. In football, managers strategise and captains lead their teams with adaptability and resilience (heads cannot drop if you go a goal down!), traits crucial for success in both sports and the workplace.
The Managers: Psychological flexibility, a cornerstone of effective leadership, encompasses the ability to navigate challenges, communicate effectively, and inspire teams to perform at their best. Just as football managers adjust tactics based on game dynamics, workplace leaders must adapt strategies to meet evolving demands and ensure team cohesion.
The Captains: Exemplifying psychological flexibility through their ability to remain focused under pressure, communicate clearly with teammates, and adjust game plans as needed. These attributes mirror the qualities of human-centred leaders who prioritise empathy, understanding, and teamwork in driving organisational success.
Remember,?fostering psychological flexibility in leadership is not just advantageous, but essential for creating resilient, high-performing teams in any environment.
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