ICMA Australia on bridging generational divide in the workplace
View(s):The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) of Australia hosted a thought-provoking evening themed ‘The Gen Z Equation: What Every Leader Needs to Know,’ designed to address one of today’s most pressing workplace challenges of understanding and effectively managing generational differences.
Current workplaces have become increasingly multifaceted across generations, harnessing the strengths of each generation while addressing their unique needs has become critical for organisational success. Through the event, ICMA sought to provide attendees with practical tools and insights to transform these differences from workplace challenges into competitive advantages, ICMA said in a media release.
The session united seasoned leadership expertise with authentic Gen Z perspectives to help leaders build stronger, more collaborative workplaces, unpacking intergenerational dynamics, challenging common myths, and sharing research-backed insights.
Participants included leaders, managers, HR professionals, and team members working in inclusive, multigenerational environments committed to building future-ready workplaces.
The main presentation, ‘A Leader’s Guide to Bridging the Generational Gap,’ was led by experienced leadership trainer Vidusha Nathavitharana. He holds global leadership training experience and HR thought leadership, specialising in intergenerational workplace dynamics. His expertise combines deep theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications.
His presentation explored whether the generation gap is real or perceived, examined why age-related differences matter more than ever, and provided practical strategies for creating alignment across generations. Participants gained insights into addressing low engagement and learnt from case studies of high-engagement and workplace harmony has driven impressive results.
The co-presentation was on ‘The Gen Z Voice—Straight from the Source’ delivered by his daughter, Shaakya Nathavitharana, a Gen Z with academic research in workplace psychology. She has unique Gen Z perspectives grounded in academic research and professional experience in learning and development. Her work focuses on practical solutions for bridging age-diverse gaps in modern workplaces.
During her presentation, she challenged common myths about her own generation, presenting data-driven insights into Gen Z workplace expectations.
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