I was teaching a class the other day and folks were very distracted. Even though the class had been scheduled for months and everyone seemed committed to it, the following happened:
People were running in and out of class to attend meetings
Many were checking email on their laptops and phones
Several leaders, who were scheduled to attend, totally bailed out
Several “emergencies” came up that needed immediate attention
Believe it or not, this often happens during my classes. And I’m not that bothered by it. Meaning, I try to ignore the interruptions and focus my attention to those who ARE present. And who do want to add more skills and thinking to their practice of agile leadership.
That being said, I’m not writing this article to complain. But instead to make a very clear point…