Question: I work for a government agency in California that has been growing this year. Several of our new hires are recent college graduates (Gen Z) that we onboarded virtually because of the pandemic, three of which report to me. Is there anything special that I need to know about helping my Gen Z employees succeed?
Question: I manage a team of 35 people in the construction industry in California. For the first two months of the Covid-19 crisis, we rallied. Everyone was given access to our system through secure laptops. We developed protocols to manage essential customer needs safely. Our team meetings shifted to an online platform to keep the lines of communication open. Last week, though, I sensed a decrease in the energy of my team. As we move into a phased re-opening, what can I do to make sure my team has the energy they need to pivot again without losing momentum?
Question: The city I work for just furloughed 450 people, 12 of which I manage. We hope to bring them back on board by the fall, but may not be able to do so. What can I do to help make this experience as positive as possible for my furloughed employees without knowing when or if the furloughs will end?
Question: I manage a regional sales team of 16 people for a spa retailer. We started working remotely a couple of weeks ago, and I’m looking for ideas to keep our spirits up and mix up our video conferences with some activities that keep us connected. Do you have any suggestions for some team builders we can do online?
Question: Three weeks ago, I started a position as the Director of an underperforming sales team. I was brought in because of my background in delivering results, but I’m already feeling pushback when I try to share my ideas about changes that need to be made. Do you have any advice for how to gain the traction I need to get the results I was brought in to make?
Question: I’m almost six months into a new job and one of the few female sales people on the team. I keep comparing myself to the men when delivering presentations. I feel like I’m losing my authentic voice along with my confidence. Do you have any recommendations for how to regain my confidence as a new member of a male dominated team?