#TEAMS365 #2004: Downshifting and Renewal

The final mid-year check in post for the month is all about downshifting and renewal. It can be hard to switch off during the summer months, and yet it is imperative. We need time to renew and recharge. Teams today can’t function 100% of the time at full force. We know from the field of high performance sport, that athletes need phases to renew after a big race. What are you doing to renew in the next few months?
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For many businesses the next month or two involves a lot of time when people are offline for summer holidays. It may be an opportune time for downshifting and renewal.

In order to get the most out of your time off, consider these questions:

• What do I need to do to wrap up before I go on holidays?
• Who will be covering for me, when I am gone? How do I communicate this (internally/externally)? What do I need to make sure I have for them?
• What do I do to ensure coverage so I can go offline during my time off?

As you focus on your time off ask yourself:

• What is important to do during my time off?
• Who do I want to connect with?
• What, if anything, do I want to check off my summer project or bucket list?
• What’s a non-negotiable around my holiday time?

​Enjoy the reflection!
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton – Potentials Realized 
Leadership | Teamwork | Business Success
Author of multiple books including Effective Virtual Conversations (2017), PlanDoTrack (2019) and From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (2013)
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