ATD's Handbook for Training and Talent Development

LUMINARY PERSPECTIVE

Slowing Down to Go Fast

Rita Bailey

How often have you wanted to slow down, take time to think, regroup, and recharge? With the demands and fast pace in which life and business move, there just never seemed to be enough time—until the COVID-19 pandemic hit with a hurricane-like impact and forced us to pause, slow down, or even stop. We learned to pivot, transition, reassess our priorities, and eventually redefine our next normal. Additionally, how we work, where we work, and our work priorities were drastically altered. As our profession enters the aftermath of the pandemic, we have an opportunity to reinforce the foundational ...