Pandemic Manager is the best game I’ve played in years. It’s like a cross between Flight Simulator and Sim City, except without any of the fun parts. You’re tasked with managing an entire city—with all its citizens and buildings—and your only goal is to keep as many people alive for as long as possible. You see, every few days, there’s going to be another outbreak of this virus that’s killing everyone in your city. And you need to keep track of where people are so that when they get sick you can quarantine them before it spreads further!
People Over Processes
Pandemic IT Manager is the best game I’ve played in years. It’s like a cross between Flight Simulator and Sim City, except without any of the fun parts. You’re tasked with managing an entire city—with all its citizens and buildings—and your only goal is to keep as many people alive for as long as possible. You see, every few days, there’s going to be another outbreak of this virus that’s killing everyone in your city. And you need to keep track of where people are so that when they get sick you can quarantine them before it spreads further!
Ask people how they are, but don’t be surprised if they don’t answer
After a pandemic, people may not want to talk about how they are feeling. It can be difficult to ask someone how they are doing, let alone answer.
You might find yourself in a position where you have to ask someone if they’re okay. In this situation it is important not to be surprised if they don’t answer or give an indirect answer. People may feel like they should be strong and not show any weakness and therefore don’t want to admit that things are hard for them right now. Or maybe it’s just too much work for them right now and answering your question would take up too much energy and time?
It’s also possible that the person doesn’t know how they feel because there is so much going on around them (e.g., scanning at the grocery store). It could also mean that you both need some time before being able to connect again (and talk about these things).
It’s important to treat people well, even if others don’t
How you treat your team is more important than what process you use.
Many offices have become so focused on process and procedure that they forget the most important part of a business: its people. A well-run team is one filled with happy employees who feel supported, safe and valued. And these employees will be more productive because of it. They’ll also be less likely to leave for another job because they’re happy where they are—and that’s good news for your organisation!
When you’re a manager, it’s important to remember that people come first. It doesn’t matter if it’s your employees or the people who work for you—as long as they are happy and feel safe, then everything else will fall into place. You’ll be able to get more done when everyone around is happy and confident in their roles, so take care of them by asking questions about how they’re feeling and being patient with change.
