The 10th of October marks the 30-year anniversary since the first World Mental Health Day was announced. With higher global awareness of mental health issues, actions taken in support of mental health are being deployed in many aspects of our lives.
In 2021, the UN Secretary-General said that,
"without determined action, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health may last for longer than the pandemic itself ".
As a result of the culmination of the past few years especially, terms such as "mindfulness" and "self-care" are part of the day-to-day conversation today.
Leaders, in all aspects of community, are taking note of not only their team’s KPIs, but also their team’s wellbeing and state of mind.
Technical skills have always been important, however now we are experiencing a significant uptake of interpersonal skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, reliability, trust and understanding. At an organisational level, employee wellbeing is most important, employee feedback and engagement should be at the forefront of leaders’ decisions.
The World’s Best Workplaces list has been an important tool for employees when choosing their next employment opportunity. The list recognises companies with a people-first workplace culture. A great workplace for all maximises human potential through effective leadership, meaningful purpose and a deep foundation of trust with all employees. With these, these workplaces benefit from improved innovation and financial growth.
Simitri’s leadership programmes range from general management essentials to highly interactive courses like Leading with trust – where you can learn to build a trust-based relationship with your team members and other key stakeholders in the workplace. By understanding how your behaviour inspires trust in others, you will be in a better position to resolve conflict, improve relationships, and achieve business results. Leading with trust is at the forefront of most virtual and hybrid teams especially today and we look forward to empowering YOU to become better leaders.
