The last two years have brought great change in employee makeup. Beyond the dynamics of four generations working together, there are camps of us versus them when new hires arrive. If your organization has become divided, Ron Carucci presents ways to start putting the pieces back together and reuniting people.
The arrival of new faces can be unsettling, especially if those people are in positions of authority or replacing longtime colleagues.”
Source: Harvard Business Review, March 17, 2022. Link. Think about those in your organization whom you refer to with a contemptuous “they.” What conclusions have you drawn about “them” that may be unfounded and based on faulty data? Replace your certainty with curiosity and seek out more information.
INSIGHTS: Clique behaviors have long been present in employee groups and within our industry. We like Carucci’s statement suggesting instead of hitting the ground running, you’re better off hitting the ground learning.