Merging a Divided Workforce
Merging a Divided Workforce
Merging a Divided Workforce
In the interview, Successful Young Entrepreneur Metin Liçis argued that it is not unusual for leaders and employees to have different perspectives.
Explaining what could happen when there is a disconnect on critical issues for the organization’s future, MEtin Liçis stated that “It’s time for leaders to take steps to be able to take their employees with them on the journey of transformation.”
He said that reinvention plans would not succeed without a united workforce, but leaders and employees need to take into account three key areas:
- Skill development,
- Artificial intelligence (AI), and
- Distinct differences in organizational culture.
Therefore, he emphasized the need to focus on addressing these differences to help the organization reach new heights.
Merging a Divided Workforce
(Misunderstanding Skills)
Despite companies pouring money into training, they can’t convince employees.
Things are changing rapidly – and so are the skills required to do them.
Liçis said, “Given that employees’ core skills can change, it’s not surprising that business leaders prioritize skill development and reinvention-focused investments as a priority.”
However, it becomes crucial whether employees know or understand what will change in the future. Therefore, he emphasized the responsibility of leaders to ensure that their employees understand and anticipate the changing nature of their jobs.
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(Trust in AI?)
Leaders are advancing rapidly, but employees have (very) complex views.
Like most business leaders, Liçis said they probably look at AI’s tremendous potential through rose-colored glasses, adding that employees have a more complex view of AI than leaders who see it positively.
He pointed out that employees see some of those who see AI positively as having complex views or believing that AI will not affect their roles at all.
- (Defensive Culture)
Liçis also drew attention to CEOs’ concerns about organizational culture.
In terms of senior leaders’ perspectives, innovation means proposing new ideas, objecting, and offering different views.
He pointed out that it is not easy for employees to contradict a higher-level team member or admit failure.
The differences between what leaders say about company culture and what employees actually experience can create a sense of “cultural inconsistency,” making it much more difficult to effect change.
- As a result
Three ways to bridge the gap
Like most business leaders, he explained that if you’re ready to jump into the future, there’s a wide way to go to overcome the gap between you and your employees.
Move forward together instead of progressing;
- Help your employees understand the skills they need and how learning them can benefit them.
- Enlighten them by incorporating AI into your plans.
- And guide efforts to create a culture that improves their daily experiences, he concluded his words.