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Yes, you read correctly; September twelfth is Boss-Employee Exchange Day! Does this sound like a recipe for disaster or a fun opportunity to see things from another perspective?

As an employee, stepping into the boss’s Gucci loafers for a day could be fabulous. For employees who believe the boss spends the day practising putting and taking long lunch meetings, a day in the life of the boss could be an eye-opener that leads to better empathy. Likewise for the boss who may not completely grasp the day-to-day challenges that his or her employees encounter.

Perhaps your business is stagnating. You might be ready to take the business to the next level. (This is when a business coach could be exactly what is needed; someone who can push you outside your comfort zone.) A day of open and unhindered communication between all levels of employees could lead to some inspiring moments.

For some, the idea of a swap is daunting, but this could be a real teachable moment and a fun way of showing commitment to employee engagement. Some of the exercises carried out in businesses like yours include letting the MD man the busy switchboard and deal with irate customers; share a sample board pack report with employees, guide them through it, and ask for the feedback they would give to shareholders.

In terms of practicality, the concept is unworkable if there’s just one boss and many employees, so enterprises like this could make this day more about exchanging ideas and opening up the channels of communication.

My exclusive Secret Service takes it a step further: I can go into your organisation to work with your team and get on-the-ground experience. From there we jointly build a proper exchange structure to ensure that the truths and facts behind each person’s job are clear.

So enjoy the September twelfth as your directors make coffee for the employees who are getting a first-hand view of the pressure the directors are under. This could lead to enhanced mutual understanding and appreciation.

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