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TH O UGHT LEAD ERS HIP

their new work settings, and leaders are learning to These are just some of the major workplace trends
foster engagement and collaboration in this unique we expect to see in 2023. As businesses strive to
setting. That is one significant benefit stemming from create a more emotionally intelligent and inclusive
the pandemic. As a global collective, we proved that work environment, they must focus on employee
working from home was possible and, increasingly, retention and satisfaction. Leaders will need to adopt
more employees seek flexibility. In combination with new communication and collaboration styles to be
valuing work-life balance, businesses willing to offer successful and technology will play an even more
this flexibility will reap the benefits of engagement, significant role in management practices. Moving our
productivity and bottom-line results. mindsets from negative to positive can be the biggest
challenge for leaders.
Agility → adoption of technology and growth mind-
set in management However, with every challenge, there is also
Technology adoption and use in management opportunity. What are your priorities as a leader
practices is a significant trend that will likely for 2023? What are you willing to start doing, stop
continue in 2023 as businesses strive to remain doing and continue doing because it adds value to
competitive globally. To remain viable in the future, those around you? Today’s and tomorrow’s leaders
companies must be agile enough to adapt to external are expected to exert influence that goes far
requirements and flexible enough to respond to a beyond being an expert in their profession.
changing environment. Agility needs to reflect the Perhaps it is time to pause and be thoughtful and
company structures and processes – at the same time, purposeful about what you will focus on that will L O GI S T I CS NEWS
it also constitutes a leadership quality that is evident contribute to the collective success of your team and
when managers demonstrate a growth mindset. business. •

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