Page 32 - Creating Value 2020

CREATING VALUE
HOW THE WAY WE THINK
ABOUT VALUES IMPACTS KEY
AREAS OF LIFE
Earlier, we looked at how crisis such
as Corona changes the way we think
about values. In concluding we will
review how those changes might
impact upon the key areas of your life.
Loved ones, family and friends
Lockdown and social distancing, with
the restricted movement it entails has
brought many families closer together.
Many relationships that were volatile
prior to the stay at home rule, have
become increasingly violent with
increases in domestic abuse.
Without the distraction of commuting,
working long hours and socialising,
many families have embraced the
opportunity to pay attention to one
another, to be ‘present in the moment’
with each other, showing greater
compassion, understanding and care
than pre corona times would permit.
As we edge towards exiting lockdown
it will be important to remember what
you did better, what you said that was
more loving, and how that impacted
upon those you love. This was you
creating or adding value in practice
where it matters most. They will
remember how special you made
them feel and it will stand out if the
new normality removes or affects the
value you contribute in future.
Remember how special it made you
feel too. Why would you NOT keep
doing something so good?
32
Working Life – Careers
Working from home, many will have
adapted well to the changes and arrived at
the conclusion that they like this new work
life balance better. There will be some who
have the decision made for them by their
employers, who have seen first-hand how
‘home working’ has improved their
business and even saved money in
travelling costs. A common observation
from business owners is that they would
never have considered home working as an
option before Corona, but now forced
down that road, they have experienced
benefits they hadn’t imagined.
As an employee, you will have discovered
new skill sets and attributes, many of
which have added value to your company.
The company noted this and will expect
the adding of value to continue and even
grow after lockdown, whether your place
of work changes or not. Many will have
experienced the joy of new elements of
value, such as an explosion in creativity
and thinking processes that represent a
dramatic opportunity for your personal
growth.
Do not expect everything to go back to the
way it was before lockdown. As time goes
by, organisations will plan their strategy
around what they found worked better,
doing and expecting more of that.
Conversely, they will identify what wasn’t
working quite so well and look to eliminate
those negative aspects going forward.
These are changing but more importantly,
exciting times, with your opportunity to
create and add more value. This presents a
chance to realise your full potential.