Dubai Forum to Tackle Multigenerational Leadership Challenges
On October 22, the Clubhouse at InsuranceMarket.ae headquarters in Dubai Motor City will host “Leadership Redefined: Uniting Five Generations in a High Growth Market.” Presented by InsuranceMarket.ae in collaboration with, the forum aims to address the complexities of managing a diverse workforce that spans five generations, from traditionalists and baby boomers to Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z. Leadership Redefined by InsuranceMarket.ae and will take place on 22 October. Guide multigenerational teams and decide who steps up next, leadership Redefined builds on that conversation and turns to the leaders who shape culture. “It also means building a culture where values are reflected in everyday behaviour and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders to emerge.
This gathering represents the second installment of the four-month “Work Reimagined” series. The inaugural event, held on September 14, focused on the evolution of HR into a strategic business partner, setting the stage for ongoing discussions about modern workplace culture. The series will continue with further installments scheduled for November and December. The UAE workplace has never been so mixed. The series opened on September 14 with Work Reimagined UAE: The Next Era of HR, Culture & Employee Experience, which looked at how HR is evolving into a strategic business partner.
Avinash Babur, Founder and Chairman of Alfred Holdings, highlighted the shifting requirements for those in senior roles. He noted that leaders must evolve to be more adaptive and empathetic, transitioning into roles that function more like coaches. According to Babur, the primary challenge is not forcing a uniform work style, but fostering an environment where generational differences serve as an organizational strength. Change is constant, family businesses and scale-ups are preparing for the next line of leaders, and companies in fast-growing sectors are competing hard to attract and keep emerging local and regional talent, at the same time.
The forum is designed for a broad spectrum of professionals, including entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs, and senior human resources executives. Participants will delve into strategies for succession planning, cultivating culture as a competitive differentiator, and effective management across age groups. Babur emphasized that companies capable of aligning different generations toward a shared purpose will be better equipped to maintain growth and build resilient teams. “Today’s workplace brings together people from different generations, each shaped by different experiences, expectations and ways of working.
The event agenda includes a key session on preventive health, exploring its role as a tool for staff retention and a method for addressing absenteeism. Additionally, the schedule features two specialized panel discussions: one exploring digital health equity within a multi-age workforce and another focusing on physical vitality and hybrid ergonomics, specifically addressing the requirements of careers that may extend for half a century.
Beyond the formal sessions, the forum offers dedicated networking opportunities, allowing participants to share professional experiences and cultivate new relationships. These sessions are intended to provide HR leaders with actionable insights into the future trajectory of people strategy and its impact on corporate decision-making.
For those interested in attending or obtaining further details, registration and event information are available at the official website: https://event..com/WorkReimaginedUAE1.
