When I talk to architectural teams, there are two camps. The first is the happy-go-lucky one that hasn’t really experienced the effect of lockdowns. Teams have been working together throughout the pandemic making use of the proviso of doing essential work enabling people to work face-to-face. Their biggest issue is the burnout and stress from juggling a lot of projects. Then, there are the other teams that have isolated and have been working separately under pressure. They’re accruing the productivity benefits of working from home, but suffering the emotional toll of feeling disconnected and isolated.
We are now at an interesting juncture where you may find your team members are experiencing a range of emotions.
