UAE business leaders to tackle multigenerational leadership challenge at Dubai forum

The UAE's workforce has become increasingly diverse, featuring traditionalists, baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z. Each generation brings unique experiences and expectations of effective leadership. This multigenerational mix presents a challenge for leaders, who must adapt their management style to create an environment where these differences become a strength rather than a hindrance.

Organizations in the UAE, particularly those in fast-growing sectors, are struggling to attract and retain local and regional talent. To address this issue, the Leadership Redefined: Uniting Five Generations in a High Growth Market forum will be held on October 22 at Clubhouse, InsuranceMarket.ae HQ, Motor City, Dubai. Organized by InsuranceMarket.ae in association with Gulf News, the forum is the second event in the four-month Work Reimagined series, which began with Work Reimagined UAE: The Next Era of HR, Culture & Employee Experience on September 14.

The series aims to explore how HR is evolving into a strategic business partner and how leaders can effectively guide multigenerational teams.

Keynote speaker Avinash Babur, Founder & Chairman of Alfred Holdings, emphasized the need for leaders to be empathetic and adaptive, acting as coaches who listen, guide, and help people navigate constant change. He also highlighted the importance of building a culture where values are reflected in everyday behavior and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders to emerge.

The forum will feature a keynote speech on preventive health as a retention anchor and discussions on digital health equity, physical vitality, and hybrid ergonomics. These sessions will provide HR leaders with a practical view of how people strategy is evolving and how these changes are influencing business decisions. Additionally, the event will offer networking opportunities for senior HR and business leaders to connect and exchange experiences. For more information and to register, visit https://event.gulfnews.com/WorkReimaginedUAE1.