Paul James Crook
1 min readJul 10, 2024

"I landed at an organization that was turned on its head by Gen Zers. Instead of resisting, its leaders listened.The results?

Having exceptional mental healthcare

Heading towards significantly better benefits

A 4-day workweek

Cultural emphasis on work-life balance"

Andrea - this is not about generational expectations but rather reflective in how good management and the leadership elements of organisational development are picked up.

Far too many managers learn by osmosis - it was done this way so we continue to do it this way - With a little tweak here and there.

A number of events have seen us no longer able to have systematic change. Systemic developments mean new ways of working; new ways of thinking, with resources - People being a key for those seeking to turn profits.

As AI and MLM continue to develop, the manner people add value also must evolve. Step changes will become more apparent where the capability to think laterally and build on data, extract information and make things happen will be critical.

Quality - focused engagement - over the churn of mechanical working where tech is top.

People power

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Paul James Crook
Paul James Crook

Written by Paul James Crook

Possibilities in mind, body & spirit opened by being in Fragile States: countries & inside my own head. Exploring one’s self & community Challenging boundaries

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