On Monday, September 9, the Sener team in the United Kingdom, led by Moisés Jimenez, as Head of Section, participated in a face-to-face EDI TalkS on generational and cultural diversity, given by Ana Úsar, from People Management.

Understanding diversity from individuality was a key aspect of the session. With this approach, it was an opportunity to reflect as a group on the advantages of having diverse people in teams, with cognitive diversity being of vital importance due to its relationship with innovation. Cultural differences and cultural intelligence competence were some of the aspects addressed, understanding them as tools that allow thriving personal and professional relationships, with a positive impact on teamwork and projects.

Regarding generational diversity, a debate was established on what motivates us and what we can learn between the different generations. Some conclusions were:

• The importance of B and X generations, due to their high degree of experience and technical knowledge, their confidence and understanding of the company and a global vision that must be established.
• Generation X is a pivotal generation, that understands both the offline and online world, with the ability to make decisions, as well as the need to achieve a balance between work and professional life. They are professional models to learn from.
• Generation Y brings remarkable capacities to manage crises, as well as resilience and acceptance of change. They push towards conciliation.
• Finally, generation Z contributes with its understanding of the digital and technological world, as well as being familiar with changing environments, dynamic and capable of raising their voice.

By focusing on common points, with an open mind and a desire to connect, we can consolidate strong, high-performance teams.