www.ceotodaymagazine.com 27 CEO INSIGHT CONNECTING WITH YOUNGER GENERATIONS With under 30s making up approximately a third of the UK population, this age group will be an important one to get onside to establish the long-term success of the monarchy. As a historic institution, modernisation will be vital to achieving this. “One of his biggest challenges will be winning the hearts and minds of younger generations,” acknowledges Marco Fanizzi, Corporate SVP & GM at Commvault International. “My advice is that he listens and learns first of all. He is passionate about causes that younger generations also feel very strongly about… peace, justice, youth, and the planet. He now needs to really understand how he can communicate that, connecting with young people and inviting them on a journey with him to improve the world we live in.” The good news is that “Charles has already proved a desire to maintain tradition whilst continuing to modernise the monarchy,” recognises Aqilla’s Hugh Scantlebury. “The initiatives that he has implemented ahead of the Coronation are evidence of this. For example, The Big Lunch encourages community cohesion, and The Big Help Out promotes engagement in local issues. Such policies will connect with the younger generation who are passionate about such subjects.” FLEXIBILITY The last few years have been unprecedented times – no one could have predicted the COVID pandemic, to give just one example – so “great leaders must demonstrate the ability to be flexible, agile and respond effectively to changing environments,” says Skillsoft’s Agata Nowakowska. “Being open to change, new challenges and knowing when a rapid shift in direction is needed is important. With change also comes innovation. Developing the capability to envision, foster, and apply innovation is fundamental to leadership today. To successfully navigate rapidly changing work and business environments, leaders must constantly update their skills and capabilities so they, and their respective organisations, can evolve and grow. For the new King, adopting this mindset will help set his reign up for success.” If King Charles establishes himself as a solid leader with a clear vision that he communicates to his people, especially the younger generation, but with the flexibility to adapt to external factors, his reign is bound to be a success. 27 www.ceotodaymagazine.com “One of his biggest challenges will be winning the hearts and minds of younger generations. He is passionate about causes that younger generations also feel very strongly about… peace, justice, youth, and the planet.” - MARCO FANIZZI
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