As the elections draw closer, many leaders are faced with questions about how to handle the corresponding increase in stress of their teams. While there is certainly no “one-size-fits-all-approach” to how to support your people and mission, history has taught us a lot.
First, be prepared for multiple outcomes on election night including the very likely scenario that we will not know the results of the Presidential race for a few days, possibly longer. This piece from FiveThirtyEight offers some great analysis of what to expect and why.
While there isn’t a perfect solution to all the situations and feelings the elections will bring, embracing your shared values and sense of purpose can build community.
Finally, there are different phases to election season and each offers unique opportunities to address the needs of your people, your program, and your finances. This memo shares TREC’s suggestions on how to prepare for this election season in the lead-up to the election, until the results are known, and once the results are clear.