In a world forever changed by COVID-19—not to mention climate crises, technology shifts, and political divides—we’ve all developed new ways to cope with uncertainty. When it comes to handling unknowns at work, one concrete step every team member can take is to create a backup plan for who will take over key responsibilities if one or more team members is out.
Read our tips for making backup planning easier, and then get started with our simple template below.
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