of knowledge and skills, whether it is
technology, commercial knowledge
or specific technical or people skills
is imperative if we are to maximise
capability and performance.
knowledge, talents, skill sets and
relationships and create competitive
advantage.
EMBRACE FLEXIBILITY
Get to know your people and where
they are at on their life path. To
motivate, inspire and incentivise all
employees you need to know what
their individual needs are and what is
important to them. For some this will
be a new experience, whilst for others
it will be learning, money or flexibility
depending on where they are at in life.
Flexibility is key to attracting and
retaining top talent. Research
suggests that this is a key driver for all
generations – and the older we get the
more we value it. Flexibility though not
just in the hours we work or the way
we work, but also in the way we learn
and engage with those around us is of
paramount importance.
FOSTER CURIOSITY AND
LEARNING
Regardless of learning styles, it is
imperative that we foster both a love
of learning and an interest in learning.
By bringing generations together
we leverage the power of collective
MAKE IT PERSONAL
Leaders and individuals seeking to
embrace generational diversity and
inclusion stand to reap enormous
benefits for both their careers
and businesses. Not only are they
demonstrating inspirational and
visionary leadership but they are also
helping to create happy, sustainable and
productive workplaces, which regardless
of our age or generation we all want to
be a part of.
Margot is the Owner and Director
of talentinsight Australia, a company
founded on the principal that true career
fulfilment and organisational success
occurs when individuals and businesses
talk openly and honestly about what they
need, their responsibilities and genuinely
work to bring out the best in each other.
Find out more here.
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