Managers had to jump into damage control.
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I doubt that was his intention but rumors of downsizing started circulating in our professional world after a reputed Executive Search firm found itself inundated with CVs from young semi-qualified accountants.
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It was time to update the resume, make sure you passed your exams and get out of the firm. One thing was clear – there was change ahead, some jobs would be on the line. We listened in silence, clapped at the end of the speech and headed out in silence. It was an empty stage with a podium and The Boss who started his speech with ‘ I have a dream’.įor the next 1 hour he pranced across the stage, clasping his hands, unclasping them and sharing ideas, initiatives, strategies and plans. So there we were – 100 young professionals in the Nottingham University Lecture Theater holding our breath while the big man told us what he came to tell us and what he expected from us. Why else would a super busy man take the train from London to Nottingham (of Robin Hood fame) to talk to an audience of aspiring Chartered Accountants who were preparing for their final set of examinations to get the coveted initials of ACA after their name? That was exactly what my colleagues and I thought when we were pulled off our National Offsite Training Program because the Managing Partner had an important message to deliver to us. I mean, how are you supposed to think about his vision when you’re under pressure to deliver results in the short-term, will have your performance judged on the basis of agreed deliverable and you’re in operations, not strategy? Quite possibly, the more he elaborates on his plan, the feeling of overwhelm and stress starts creeping in. He’s sharing his Helicopter View with you. This post has already been read 6442 times!Įver had your boss talk about seeing or focusing on the Big Picture when you know you need to focus on completing work deadlines?