About this event
Discover how to inspire across generations to build an organisation ready for the future of work and the rapidly evolving world around us.
It is argued that today’s workforce spans four generations – “Baby boomers” (1946-1964), “X” (1965-1980), “Millennials” (1981-1996) and “Z” (1997-2012). Popular belief is that these generations are clearly defined, all with different expectations of culture, behaviours and outcomes. At the forefront of many teams now sits Gen Z whose values and behaviours may be challenging what leadership and culture look like.
Join us at this event to hear different perspectives – including that of Gen Z - about how to adopt a strategic, culture-first approach that enables us to inspire across generations, align hybrid teams, and deliver results. We’ll consider leadership development, performance cultures, and Employee Value Proposition so you not only engage Gen Z but strengthen collaboration and retention across your entire workforce. This is about making your organisation fit for the future of work, fit for the world we are in, not the one we wish it still was.
The event also offers a valuable networking opportunity, allowing you to connect with peers who are interested in this topic and to share experiences, discuss challenges, and create innovative solutions in this area.
Timings
18:00-18:30 - Arrival, registration and refreshments
18:30-20:00 - Presentation
20:00 - End and depart
About the speakers
David Haylor
David is a leadership advisor, trainer, executive coach, and former CEO with over 20 years of experience developing high-performing teams in both military and corporate environments. David works with senior leaders, boards, and leadership teams to help them navigate complexity, accelerate performance, and build cultures where people thrive. David specialises in developing strategic thinking skills and building leaders ready to face the generational shift in commercial & societal conditions we are currently facing.
His Gen Z leadership framework has been adopted by national and international clients seeking to reduce generational friction, improve engagement, and futureproof their leadership culture. David’s client base extends from London-based asset management, insurance and professional services firms, through to purpose driven start-ups and the public sector including the Police and UK Military.
Madeleine Smith
Maddie has extensive customer service and administrative experience, from working in a busy local café to supporting operational projects within the NHS. She is currently an MSc Human Resource Management student at the University of Southampton, with a degree in Politics and Sociology from the University of Birmingham. Maddie is particularly passionate about gender equality, women’s issues, and diversity and inclusion within the workplace. She is driven by a desire to translate research and policy insight into meaningful, practical outcomes in people management.
Edoardo Matteini
Edoardo combines five years of people-oriented leadership in retail with advanced academic work. He currently manages large, diverse teams and applies HR practices in real time, while studying on a CIPD‑accredited MSc Human Resource Management programme at the University of Southampton. Edoardo’s previous roles in multi-site management included responsibilities for recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and performance management. He also coaches judo, demonstrating a strong commitment to wellbeing, development, and inclusive people practices.
Hannelore Sebbata
Hannelore is a Learning & Development (L&D) Director with over 25 years of international experience across the professional services and financial services industry, leading different roles outside L&D, bringing a wider problem-solving approach and leadership style. She is passionate about driving and implementing organisational change to target operational inefficiencies and achieving strategic goals by leading cross-border teams within firms going through transformational projects. Hannelore is fluent in German and Spanish and thrives in diverse and inclusive teams and firms with similar values. She is currently completing CIPD Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Learning and Development.
Dr Jelena Petrovic
Jelena is Associate Professor at the University of Southampton Business School, Chair of the CIPD Branch in South West London, and Knowledge Transfer Editor of HRM (a Financial Times Top 50 Business Journal). She has 30 years of experience in teaching, research, and consultancy in corporate governance and strategic international HR management in the UK and internationally. She is a UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Chevening Scholar and has received the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and Emerald Publishing Group award for her PhD in Strategic Leadership and Governance. Jelena is interested in transforming knowledge and ideas into action and is actively engaged in industry collaborations.
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