Rebuilding Communication after COVID 19 with Taka

When the COVID-19 lockdowns hit, many businesses focused on survival. But for the service business Taka worked in, the real challenge came after the crisis.

Gone were the casual chats, shared coffees, and spontaneous team moments. In their place? A relentless stream of emails, meetings, and blurred work-life boundaries.

In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, Taka shares how his team recognised the cultural drift - and took intentional steps to rebuild connection. From implementing Mindful Mondays with no meetings, to setting up virtual Friday drinks, they reintroduced rhythm, reflection, and relationships into the work week.

We talk about:

• The hidden cost of being “always on”
• How communication habits shape culture
• Designing space for connection in remote/hybrid teams
• And why slowing down at the start of the week helped them speed up later

This episode is for anyone who's felt the shift in team culture - and wants practical, human ways to bring it back.

Follow Taka Mapfumo:

linkedin.com/in/taka-mapfumo-28899115

And to get in touch with Janet Charteris

linkedin.com/in/janetcharterisconsultant

www.jcconsultancy.co