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Eric, It is inspiring to see how you want to understand better how to support your team during Ramadan:
I have lived in the UAE for almost 15 years and, although I am not a practicing Muslim being a PM has made me want to understand the same things you are thinking about. These are some tips, I can give to better support your team during the holy month:
- Be aware of when Ramadan is scheduled to start, understand that this is not set in stone because it depends on the moon sighting but being aware of it will already give you an idea on how to schedule tasks and manage expectations.
- The first few days are the hardest ones: your team will be tired, they will often seem sluggish and their productivity will drop especially in the mornings.
- Be proactive about scheduling with the above in mind. Do not schedule early morning meetings if possible, especially if your are troubleshooting or brainstorming. They are normally awake until late because of Sohoor and then the first prayer. This means, most of them have split sleeping schedules.
If you are scheduling activities after work, consider doing it another time. Iftar is about Family, Friends, being grateful and sharing their blessing with others so let them have that time and if they invite you, remember it is considered a honor for them to share their food and warm with you.
I hope this adds value, happy to connect and support !
Gisselle
Community Champion
