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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. GLOSS JULY 2015 27