leadership team embraces this concept and is stronger, more resilient and more creative as a result. To answer the question, I've learned that diversity isn't just about demographics; it's about diversity of thoughts, varied life experiences, and fresh perspectives that challenge our conventional thinking. Younger female employees bring a unique intersection of these elements that can truly change how we approach business challenges. They often embody a more collaborative, empathetic, and authentic leadership style that resonates with today's workforce expectations. What is also refreshing to see is their comfort with embracing vulnerability, how skilled they are at building inclusive teams, and their natural inclined toward mentorship and knowledge sharing. What drives and influences how you lead your teams? My leadership style stems from Appreciation. Appreciating that any team consists of individuals with different backgrounds and lived experiences. I am motivated to understand who my team members are... their personal circumstances, what motivates them and what they need from me to give their best. Without a doubt, appreciating and embracing
their uniqueness makes for a more inclusive team dynamic where everyone's contribution is valued. What is the impact of having different generations in your team? Generationally-diverse team members have the capacity to complement each other through input and expertise derived from different perspectives. Generally speaking, older generations contribute expertise and wisdom derived from experience whilst
younger generations enable diversity by challenging process and advocating for new ways of doing things particularly from a technological point of view. What stands out to you with regards to leading younger and older team members (does this impact how you manage)? It absolutely does because there is a place for everyone's contribution, and we are a better organisation as a result of it. What stands out the most is that there is so much that causes
What are some of the lessons that can be learned from being part of a diverse leadership team (generations-wise)? I firmly believe that the most effective teams are diverse in every way...ethnicity; gender, and generational. By embracing diversity, we have the best chance of encouraging differing perspectives, opinions and insights. Our Venessa
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