Dr Sibu Qhogwana

The lockdown period during COVID-19 came with an unexpected and unplanned working from home set-up for some of us. Although this transition was not a planned event, it is possible to manage it well, through implementing the following:   Structure It helps to keep a diary, set weekly and daily work goals that are aligned to your work responsibilities.   Time and boundaries Allocate time for work activities, breaks and knock off time and strive to keep to your allocated time. Separate time for home activities from work activities, avoid doing home chores during "work time" and vice versa. Time-off from work should be strictly adhered to.   Physical Space In your house have a corner or space on your table where you strive to create a work-like set-up that you work from. If you have an office strive to work from the office everyday.    Negotiating with family members Many of us share our spaces with family members who also work or study from ...

                      ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ ≛ A lot focus is often directed on encouraging effective and good leadership. However there is limited focus placed on people’s willingness to be led. Some would argue that people are willing to be led by someone who has good leadership skills. While this is true and while it is important for a leader to set the tone and lead by example, it is also important for those who are being led to also play their role in facilitating a manageable leadership journey for their leaders. Here are a few questions that may assist you in reflecting on your role and journey as someone who is being led:                        ≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛≛ Do you consider yourself as someone who is easy to lead? How do you deal with constructive criticism and feedback? Are you able to sit with it, metaboliz...