By Kim Hyun-bin
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won encouraged employees to actively express their opinions so that they can find solutions together and emphasized that speaking out is the starting point of deep changes, fundamental innovation and happiness.
Chey made the comments at the Icheon Forum held at the SKMS Research Institute, Thursday, and concluded the event by holding a dialogue with employees.
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| SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won engages in a conversation with employees at the Icheon Forum 2023 held at the SKMS Research Center in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday. Courtesy of SK Group |
"Deep change doesn't happen overnight," Chey said. "Members need to continue voicing their opinions and communicating, deriving unprecedented challenges for change and finding directions. By constantly speaking out and actively expressing opinions, we can identify problems and find solutions."
"With the world changing rapidly, the conventional formulas for growth no longer apply to companies, and it has become difficult to find predetermined answers for personal growth," he said.
Furthermore, he emphasized that now, individuals must find their own means of growth, and that people who proactively seek their own tasks will be recognized for their value.
He added, "Customers will leave unless stories are created to continue the relationship. Even if carbon-neutral products are expensive, more people buy them due to their value. So now, it is important to create value, not just products."
The Icheon Forum, which lasted for four days starting from Monday, covered topics such as innovation in working methods, securing the future capabilities of members, evaluation and compensation, customer story, globalization and enhancing communication between the board and members. Over 2,600 people participated in the concluding session attended by Chey.
"The voices of members gathered at the Icheon Forum will serve as a catalyst for accelerating the practice of deep change. We will actively proceed with execution by designing optimal approaches for each organization," an SK Group official said.
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