Venezuela Leadership Developments: What We Know and How to Support Our Teams

These two one-pagers provide coordinated guidance to help organizations respond thoughtfully to the evolving situation in Venezuela and its potential impact on employees. Both acknowledge that the incident may be distressing, emphasize that reactions will vary, and center well-being, respect, and access to support rather than debate or speculation.

The manager-facing one-pager focuses on helping leaders support their teams during a period of uncertainty. It outlines what is currently known, explains why the situation may affect employees, and offers concrete guidance on acknowledging the impact, maintaining professionalism, reinforcing resources, and modeling empathy, along with sample language for meetings and one-on-one conversations.

The employee-facing one-pager is designed to support individual well-being and respectful engagement at work. It offers practical strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries with news and conversations, engaging thoughtfully with colleagues, and finding ways to support the broader community, while reinforcing that seeking help and stepping back when needed are appropriate and encouraged.