{"id":29989,"date":"2023-01-11T22:32:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T06:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/?p=29989"},"modified":"2023-01-11T22:32:08","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T06:32:08","slug":"covid-19-an-opportunity-to-reset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.georgefox.edu\/dlgp\/covid-19-an-opportunity-to-reset\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid 19: An Opportunity to Reset"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gustavo Razzetti\u2019s Remote Not Distant: Design a Company Culture That Will Help You Thrive in a Hybrid Workplace,[1]<\/strong><\/a> <\/em>takes a process orientated look at implementing intentional adaptation of the workplace culture. Razzetti, the CEO Fearless Culture a think tank that provides tools and ideas to success seeking global leaders.[2]<\/a> The author incorporates the continuous growth mindset principles of Carol Dweck [3]<\/a> and the egalitarian relational work environment of An Everyone Culture. [4]<\/strong><\/a><\/em> This systematic handbook principles, best practices, and examples are packaged in clear, usable format to provide leadership with the tools to build relationally sound work environments across our new cultural environments.<\/p>\r\n

The book itself composes six key elements; Foundation, Reset Your Culture, Reimagine a Shared Future, Reignite Belonging, Rethink Collaboration, and Release Agility. Within each of these is up to thirteen subcategories that challenges leaders of all backgrounds to implement intentional practices of \u201cemployee autonomy,\u201d [5]<\/a>and a corporate culture of consistency between words and actions.[6<\/a>] Each<\/u><\/span>\u00a0subcategory concludes with a clear summary, practical exercises and QR Code downloads.<\/p>\r\n

The most fascinating aspect of the book for me was Razzetti\u2019s method of transforming the business culture. He sees the pandemic as an opportunity to reset how things are done rather than returning to status quo or keeping the same practices while adding a remote component. This mindset of embracing the process of learning from the Covid restrictions, is echoed in Mark Sayer\u2019s, A Non-Anxious Presence: How a Changing and Complex World Will Create a Remnant of Renewed Christian Leaders<\/em>.[7]<\/a> Sayer says that we are in a \u201cgray zone moment\u201d an \u201copportunity for rebirth, renewal, and revival.\u201d[8]<\/a> In these books, the leaders of both the business sector and the Christian community are challenged to examine what lessons have been learned through this turbulent time and create a culture that intentionally purposeful, clear, and transparent while engaging a more collaborative process.[9]<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Many of the church leaders I have interacted with see the remote component of the pandemic as a means to an end. It was something to be endured until we can return to normal, rather than an opportunity to learn, grow, or even reevaluate. Below are some questions that Remote Not Distant <\/em>stirred in me:<\/p>\r\n