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Professional lessons learned from 2020?
Hello fellow HR Professionals. This group isn't being utilized a great deal, so I thought one way we could build our network would be by sharing positive advice, tips for success in our industry or other powerful lessons learned.
My 2020 professional lesson learned was - Put the onus on the business. And by that I mean, don't do everything for them. When COVID hit, I knew I was scared, and so were they. We were scrambling to make good decisions and we were moving so fast. I spent tons of time researching, crafting new guidelines and suggestions, answering questions from all levels of employees and I was getting burnt out. I realized that I really needed to take a step back and instead of doing the the work FOR them, I should be helping THEM do the work.
I have changed my strategy by guiding their decision making, asking the right questions to get them thinking, asking about the research they have done (and adding tidbits in here and there), steering them back on course when they want to do something that may be questionable, etc., but I am no longer doing their work. I have been much happier in my role with a lot less administrative work and feel much more strategic. I have also gotten great feedback about my partnership, even seeing that they are thankful they are shaping guidelines.
Any other great lessons you ladies can share?