Sadly too many recent conversations with friends and colleagues have been focussed around an increasing level of uncertainty and the frustration that goes with this. Slow decision making and 'silence' have replaced the chaos of the last few years from central government.
We all know that "Change is the only constant" but it doesn't make it much better for organisations or individuals so uncertain about their future. I personally don't mind the challenge of change - in fact I welcome it. The world is far from perfect so most of the time I am campaigning and calling for change! I can't complain when it then becomes uncomfortable along the way.
In sport the #unitingthemovment strategy is a welcome change of direction. Unless there are some painful changes for traditional partners, tackling inequalities and injustice won't happen. So change is a good thing.
For those of us who serve on Boards the last few months during #lockdown have challenges many of our norms. How often have we heard the cry from our colleagues about being zoomed out?
The pattern of Board meetings has certainly changed in my experience over the last few months and some of the lessons learned are really positive - like less travel, better attendance, flexibility of timings for meetings. At the same time many bemoan the loss of the personal interactions before and after Board meetings, the reading of body language and the fatigue of concentrating on video conferences.
Everywhere you look people are writing about life after the Coronavirus pandemic. For many there is a rush to get back to normal as quickly as possible. However, for Saje Impact it has been the moment to stop reflect and redirect our passions.
Friends and those who follow our story will know that 2020 was supposed to be the year of change and a new season anyway. However, one of my greatest weaknesses is the inability to say no and focus on one or two projects. This is why the ‘retirement’ wasn’t going very well. I was just filling up anytime I got back with other ideas, projects and passions.
The last few weeks have been a wake up call. It has felt like a mini rehearsal for a more balanced / retired life that I was hoping to create anyway. And guess what. I enjoy it. I would like to be doing a bit more of the travel and networking but I have really coped with slowing down and even enjoying a bit more gardening!
