Enjoy the Lesson-21

FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Teacher: Akmal Akbarov

Monkey Business?

Useful Words

1. New recruit

2. Influential factor

3. Embrace

4. Solidarity

5. Reinforce

6. Profitability

7. Best intentions

8. Subtle clues

9. Enforce

rules

Unwritten

What Do You Think?

Scenario: In a small marketing agency, the team leader is known for micromanaging every aspect of the employees' work. He closely monitors each task, demands constant updates, and often reassigns work without consulting the team. The unwritten rule is that employees must conform to the team leader's way of doing things without questioning or offering alternative approaches.

Case Study 1: Micromanagement

Consequences & Solutions

Most of employees may leave the company -> high turnover -> brain drain.

Zero level of initiatives for new projects.

Lack of creativity at work.

Weak team spirit while working.

Minimum chance for professional

& personal development.

Decreased productivity & efficiency.

Team leader will be burnout and low level of loyality.

New leader should be brought it.

Nourish the culture of organisation - teamwork.

Show the team leader different system of management.

Kick corruption within the organisation.

• Employees feel disempowered and lack autonomy in their work.

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• Creativity and innovation are repressed as employees are discouraged from thinking outside the box.

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• Trust and morale among team members are low, leading to decreased collaboration and communication.

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• Burnout becomes prevalent due to the constant pressure and lack of work-life balance.

Consequences

• Establish clearer communication channels to encourage open dialogue between the team lead and employees.

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• Provide opportunities for employees to showcase their expertise and take ownership of projects.

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• Promote a culture of trust and autonomy, allowing employees to make decisions within their areas of responsibility.

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• Offer training and development programs to enhance leadership skills, fostering a more supportive and empowering work environment.

Potential Solutions

Scenario: In a large financial institution, women employees consistently face barriers to a career advancement. Despite their qualifications and performance, they are often overlooked for promotions and leadership roles. The unwritten rule is that women are not seen as suitable candidates for higher-level positions.

Case Study 2: Glass Ceiling

Consequences & Solutions

• Female employees feel undervalued and demotivated, leading to decreased job satisfaction.

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• The organization loses out on diverse perspectives and talents, hindering innovation and growth.

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• Gender inequality becomes a norm in the work culture, creating a biased environment.

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• High employee turnover among female employees, resulting in a loss of valuable talent.

Consequences

• Implement diversity and inclusion policies that promote equal opportunities for career advancement.

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• Provide mentorship and sponsorship programs to support the professional growth of women employees.

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• Conduct unconscious bias training to raise awareness and challenge stereotypes.

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• Establish clear criteria and transparent promotion processes to ensure fairness and equal consideration for all employees.

Potential Solutions

Scenario: In a medium-sized tech company, there is a growing culture of gossip & rumor-spreading among employees. Information is shared in a selective and often misleading manner, resulting in a toxic work environment. The unwritten rule is that engaging in gossip is a way to gain social acceptance and be part of the inner circle.

Case Study 3: Toxic Gossip Culture

Consequences & Solutions

• Trust among employees is curbed, leading to strained interpersonal relationships and decreased collaboration.

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• Productivity suffers as employees become distracted by rumors and lose focus on their work.

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• Employee morale declines due to the constant negativity and lack of psychological safety.

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• Good employees may leave the company to escape the toxic environment, resulting in talent loss.

Consequences

• Foster a culture of open and honest communication, encouraging employees to address concerns directly with each other.

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• Implement a zero-tolerance policy for gossip and establish clear guidelines on respectful communication.

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• Provide training on conflict resolution and effective communication skills.

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• Recognize and reward positive behaviors that contribute to a supportive and inclusive work culture.

Potential Solutions

Homework

Revision of the Lessons: 19-21