253 Leadership in the Future of Work with Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice and co-head of Managing the Future of Work Project at Harvard Business School | Partnering Leadership Global Thought Leader

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice in General Management at the Harvard Business School and co-lead of HBS's Managing the Future of Work initiative. In the conversation, Professor Fuller addressed the shifting nature of work and how organizations can attract, retain, and improve the productivity of their human assets. Joseph Fuller then shared research on hidden workers, degree inflation, and the necessity for partnerships between colleges and employers to bridge the chronic skills gap. Finally, Professor Joseph Fuller spoke about the evolution of leadership and the skillsets necessary for CEOs and leaders to succeed in the age of A.I.  

 

Some highlights:

-Joseph Fuller on the impact of workforce trends on U.S. competitiveness

-Why organizations will continue to struggle with finding talent until they change their approach to hiring

-Professor Fuller on the barbellization of the U.S. workforce

-Training and development's role in mitigating turnover rates

-Why many workers use remote work as a proxy for what they really seek

-How leaders can think about talent as a strategic differentiator

-The leadership skills most needed in the C-Suite

 -How A.I. is changing the CEOs role and who is best suited to become a CEO

Connect with Professor Joseph Fuller:

Joseph B. Fuller Faculty Page Harvard Business School 

Joseph Fuller on LinkedIn

Managing the Future of Work Podcast

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

Mahan Tavakoli Website

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn

Partnering Leadership Website