Agree to Disagree at the workplace
Gaurav Sangtani |
TEDxSGGSCC
• February 2019
The founder of the Jigyasa Foundation, Vice President of an international investment bank, an educator by hobby and a poet by passion, Gaurav Sangtani is a multifaceted personality. In his talk, he speaks about the importance of disagreement and speaking up at the workplace. He begins by exploring the reasons as to why people are hesitant to speak up. He also suggests possible ways to express disagreement while also overcoming said challenges. Then from the point of view of leaders, Gaurav explains the importance of fostering an environment where their employees or followers feel they can speak up, raise issues and feel free to disagree.
The talk ends with him explaining how better leaders and high performers are the ones who speak up for themselves and that the only way to have loyal employees is to give them a voice.