In a world where digitalization is redefining standards and competitiveness is based on innovation , one question arises:
How can companies evolve by valuing the strengths of the generations that make them up? Inclusive leadership and intergenerational collaboration are no longer options: they are the essential strategic levers for meeting the challenges of tomorrow.
A strategic vision in the face of digitalization
Giovanna Questioni - Reinventing Leadership in a Changing World
In a world where digitalization is disrupting traditional models, leadership must constantly adapt. Rapid changes require rethinking traditional approaches to boost agility and competitiveness.
How do we stay competitive in this ever-changing environment? In my view, the answer lies in the richness of intergenerational perspectives.
“I thought I had it all figured out, but the bold vision and energy of Generation Z showed me a whole new way to innovate.”
Working with Generation Z talents, I discovered that their boldness and mastery of digital tools brought inestimable added value to my projects.
During an innovation project aimed at launching a mobile application in emerging countries, their creativity and commitment made it possible to transform budgetary constraints into opportunities.
When Experience meets Audacity
Giovanna Questioni - The balance between experience and innovation
I believe that strategic vision is built on experience, but its real brilliance lies in the audacity to explore new approaches to cultivate agility and innovation.
With a solid expertise in multichannel retail covering the fashion, food and furniture sectors. I enriched my vision by integrating the tech world.
This fusion of experience and innovation fuels my thinking on omnichannel, where excellence in customer experience is facilitated by technology and always centered on the brand.
A key element of my career also lies in interculturality. Italian by birth, I speak French and English fluently, and my experiences in Italy, Malta and now in France have allowed me to refine my skills in international collaboration and in managing cultural challenges.
“Strategic vision is built with experience, but it’s crucial to stay open to new approaches to stay agile. I know Generation Z brings a unique and bold perspective, right?”
A collaboration that stimulates innovation
Giovanna Questioni - A lesson in leadership and listening
During a complex international project, I was struck by how Generation Z was able to provide innovative solutions to intercultural communication issues. I proposed a collaborative workshop in person, and their energy helped to unblock the situation more effectively than six months of videoconferences.
“Two days of workshops were enough to transform the team dynamic and propel the project in the right direction.”
Soraya Chaouachi - An essential lesson
This collaboration revealed to me the importance of trust and listening in a team . I learned to structure my ideas and see the concrete impact that our initiatives can have.
The keys to sustainable competitiveness for businesses
Giovanna Questioni - The Alchemy between Inclusion and Competitiveness
To build a competitive business, it is essential to create a culture where each generation finds its place. Organizational agility is born from this alchemy between strategic vision and young creativity.
“Building a competitive business also means building a culture of inclusion and collaboration.”
Soraya Chaouachi - Innovation Fueled by Experience and Action
An inclusive environment is the key to unlocking the full potential of future generations.
During an internship, I was able to develop an artificial intelligence detecting banking fraud, thanks to a climate of trust and exchange. These conditions are essential to stimulate innovation.
Reverse Mentoring
A bridge between generations
Giovanna Questioni - Reverse Mentoring, a Tool to Connect Generations
Soraya, what do you think of reverse mentoring as a tool to strengthen collaboration between our generations?
Soraya Chaouachi - Reverse Mentoring, an exchange to reveal your full potential
Reverse mentoring is an incredible lever. It allows everyone to share their skills, whether it is mastering new technologies or integrating a strategic vision.
Additionally, internal hackathons can foster this collaboration by highlighting the expertise of current and future generations in areas such as artificial intelligence.
“The more leaders are open to our ideas, the more we are willing to invest in making a difference.”
Fabien RAYNAUD
Responsable Senior du Centre d'Expertise chez Dassault Systèmes et Ambassadeur WILL SOCIETY, il apporte son expertise stratégique et sa vision des défis globaux.
Alicia GARRIGOUX-DESMOULINS
Cheffe de projet chez Artefact en tant que Cheffe de projet et Ambassadrice WILL SOCIETY, elle incarne l’innovation et l’audace de la Génération Z.
Clémence HALIMI
Fondatrice de WILL SOCIETY, elle connecte talents et leaders pour maximiser l’impact intergénérationnel.
Construire ensemble l’entrepreneuriat de demain
Fabien Raynaud et Alicia Garrigoux-Desmoulins
Si l’on devait retenir une seule idée de nos échanges, c’est que l’entrepreneuriat de demain se construit sur un équilibre subtil entre l’audace des jeunes talents et l’expertise des générations expérimentées. Portés par leur énergie, leur instinct et leur envie de changer le monde, les premiers insufflent un souffle d’innovation essentiel.
Les seconds, armés de leurs leçons apprises, d’un réseau solide et d’une vision stratégique, offrent les repères nécessaires pour transformer ces idées en projets viables et durables.
Cette complémentarité intergénérationnelle constitue une véritable force : chacun apprend de l’autre, enrichissant ainsi l’écosystème entrepreneurial. Un dialogue constructif, une écoute mutuelle et un respect des différences mènent à la réussite collective, car chacun y trouve sa place et contribue au développement de l’ensemble.
Que l’on soit jeune entrepreneur, mentor ou investisseur, l’enjeu est de conjuguer innovation et recul, passion et sagesse, instantanéité et réflexion. C’est précisément cette synergie que promeut WILL SOCIETY en encourageant la collaboration entre générations.
En s’appuyant les uns sur les autres, nous donnons un nouvel élan à l’entrepreneuriat, le rendant plus pérenne, responsable et inspirant pour tous.