Reflections 12th December

On my mind this week.

I think that quietly, in the background, many of the unthinking practices we exercised before the pandemic are being dissolved. The nature of meetings, the commute, leadership, and the very nature of the organisation itself. All are being called into question.

I think those practices thought they had got away with it, supported as they were by much of the hierarchy who relied on us complying with them. And then, just as we thought it was safe to go out again, we get Omicron. The virus itself is probably not the issue, but rather its continued exposure of those unthinking practices to scrutiny in a week that has demonstrated that truth, integrity and trust are regarded by those in power as options where they can untick the box. When those who lead, legislate and set the tone and example for others who lead organizations of lesser importance, we have a challenge.

The thought it has triggered is the idea of “reach.” Just how far does our message, and our reputation car…