Intelligent CXO Issue 36 | Page 25

BUSINESS STRATEGY

AI transforms the workplace by helping leaders foster growth and trust

The pandemic and the new way of working which followed has meant that leaders need to adapt the way they manage their team . Traditionally , leaders employed methods such as walking around the office and engaging in hallway conversations to manage their teams . But this has had to change in the new hybrid workplace . Seckin Secilmis , CEO and Founder , 5fn , discusses how AI can facilitate employee growth , but also assist in the development of leaders .

The evolution of the cell phone , initially met with scepticism and resistance , eventually became an integral part of daily life . Similarly , the integration of AI into leadership practices , although currently faced with scepticism , is crucial for addressing the soft skills gap highlighted by research findings . Traditional management methods , rendered obsolete by the pandemic , need to evolve to prioritise soft skills and adapt to the ‘ new normal ’ workplace . AI can play a pivotal role in managing and developing teams , providing targeted feedback for individual growth , fostering trust and facilitating effective leadership . The potential of AI lies not only in supporting employee growth but also in guiding leaders to enhance their soft skills and promote human sustainability in the workplace .

What do phones and AI have in common ?
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