INTHEBLACK October/November 2024 - Magazine - Page 31
NIPUNA WELMILLAGE CPA,
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AALIA NARULA CPA,
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McCrindle adds that while millennials
have been shaped in a world of flatter
structures and more empowered individuals,
structures still matter in the workplace.
“In fact, society operates around boundaries
and guidelines, and rules and accountability,
so that is one aspect for millennials to
consider as they step into leadership and the
responsibility that comes with it.”
McCrindle notes that while millennials
value empathy, connection and collaboration,
they will also need to deliver results.
“Productivity, output, efficiency, business
acumen, technical skills matters as much as
people skills, so they are going to have
to get results,” he says. “Bringing the
best of both worlds will be key for their
leadership success.”
For Welmillage, leadership is about
driving positive outcomes, regardless of
your generation.
“That is why I’m in this transformational
leadership role – because of that need to
make a difference, to move our company
in the right direction, to help our people
internally, as well as our customers and,
obviously, our bottom line,” he says.
“That is where I’m heading in my career.
I'll see what each opportunity gives me,
and I’ll go from there.” ■
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