Rosia Bay Ltd

Good leadership has always been a moving target. Whether in business, athletics or politics, leaders must constantly respond to the changing conditions around them with attentiveness and purpose. But during the Covid-19 pandemic, colossal changes were flying at leaders from all angles, impacting them just as acutely as those they lead. Naturally, they responded by implementing a patchwork of reactive remote working strategies to ensure business continuity and minimise disturbances. But now businesses are beginning to re-evaluate their strategies, with many planning a return to the office. As they do this, they are exploring the pros and cons of permanent hybrid working arrangements – that is, where employees work flexibly, from home, the office or co-located. As leaders evaluate their options for the road ahead, it can help to take stock of the past year and map out what lessons we have learned about remote working. Workers can be just as productive from home, but only for some tasks W