Although shared leadership might not be something that most executives aspire to, it may now be part of the new work landscape hastened by the global pandemic. With the omicron COVID variant on the rise and experts warning of a post-holiday surge in cases, the idea of returning to an office full time is looking less and less likely in the near future. Not to mention that most employees do not want to return to an office full time (76% wish to stay remote, according to a new study).
So, with most leaders coming to terms with this reality over the past year, they are now looking to maximize remote efficacy. New research (penned by the same author) shows “when collaborators are separated by geography, typical approaches to leadership are not as effective. Instead, “shared leadership,” which involves dividing up leader responsibilities across multiple people, was more helpful the more teams work virtually across locations.”
Check out the full article from Chief Executive Magazine and read the recommended strategies for transitioning to a shared work team, and sharing responsibility in our newer, even more virtual world.