If there is one thing that is certain about Brexit it’s that there is nothing certain about Brexit. Whether we leave on 12th April, 22nd May, some point next year, with or without a deal, in or out of a customs union, or just end up not leaving at all, whatever happens it will have an effect on business and importantly the people within them. Regardless of the way you voted back in 2016, how you feel now or what you want to happen, something (or nothing) will happen and the current uncertainty is leaving many business confused and frozen as to how best to operate with the CBI and TUC issuing a joint letter to Theresa May pleading for clarity and strategy in the current chaos of Brexit negotiations and parliament.
“Uncertainty is not an indication of poor leadership; it underscores the need for leadership.” Andy Stanley
Make no mistake, the uncertainty of Brexit will be worrying your employees no matter what industry you operate in, and managing your people through this difficult time will be key to getting through it and prospering on the other side regardless of what happens.
So how can your leaders ensure they keep their employees focused and productive in the uncertainty of Brexit? Here our GFB’s 5 tips for leading through uncertainty: