Realistic optimism professional#

Our unpublished field research (gathered via surveying our webinar participants) shows that the average time spent in front of the computer among over 70% of respondents has increased by 2-3 hours a day. It has a very positive impact on the effectiveness of communication.Įmployer's rust: In the first wave of the pandemic, we observed the phenomenon of oversupply of webinars and calls. Meeting effectiveness: Communication tools do not allow for simultaneous conversations during the meeting, which disciplines the participants to listen, not to interrupt the speaker and not to queue. A new rhythm of activity has emerged, less time is spent commuting to the office and moving between meetings, our conversations have become shorter and more precise and self-discipline has increased.

Realistic optimism professional#

Personal effectiveness: Combining professional duties with private life in the home space resulted in the development of methods of effective functioning in the remote work environment. This is what they've found to be true in the professional, personal and social spheres. When participants diverted their attention from the negatives and focused on the positive impact of the Covid-19 situation on their private and professional lives instead, not only were they able to notice those advantages but as a consequence of the change in perception, their attitude and motivation were transformed. It aimed to change their perception of the pandemic experience from a limiting one to an opening one. While conducting a recent webinar, we offered participants an exercise. It is the courage to explore opportunities, where others are blocked by risk and failure, with the belief that the future will be better than the past. Realistic optimism is the ability to balance out negative and positive things in situations, circumstances and people.