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Managing & Collaborating Across Generations

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Next Generation
Keynote Topics

Adam brings unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of multigenerational collaboration, managing and engaging the youngest generations in the workforce and the future of leadership, combining original research with real-world application. 

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Next Generation Leadership

The definitive guide to leading the multi-generational workplace. Based on Adam's acclaimed book, Next Generation Leadership, this keynote reveals the fundamental shifts in how different generations view work, success and leadership.

  • Understanding generational paradigms and motivations

  • Building bridges between different expectations

  • Creating inclusive leadership practices that resonate across demographics

  • Practical strategies for talent retention and engagement

  • Preparing your leadership pipeline for the future

Multigenerational Collaboration

Master the art of leading across generations. Adam's pioneering research reveals how to connect with, engage and retain talent from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, creating aligned teams that leverage diverse perspectives for breakthrough results.

Managing & Engaging Young Colleagues

Navigate the rapidly changing work landscape and understand the key paradigms among the younger generations regarding work, careers, life and leadership.  Enhance your and your organisation’s ability to attract, engage and retain key top talent.  

Diversity & Inclusion over Generations

Explore how to enhance diversity and inclusion through the lens of demographics and generations.  It is insufficient to achieve the advantages of a multigenerational workforce if the culture and leadership community are not embracing the differences, nuances and paradigms among its generations.  Win the talent war with inclusive practice.

Adaptability Across Generation Shifts

In a world of constant change, the ability to adapt isn't just helpful—it's essential for survival. Learn the principles and practices of adaptive leadership that enable organisations to thrive in uncertainty.

  • Developing adaptive capacity in yourself and your team

  • Leading through ambiguity and complexity

  • Better framing and messaging in communicating change

  • Creating cultures that meet the moment

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What Leaders will Gain

  • Author of Next Generation Leadership, Sparking Success and Executive Eats. Adam's research-backed insights have helped organisations worldwide adapt to the changing nature of work and drive innovation.

  • Adam's keynote presentations are illuminating conversations that inspire innovation and new habits. He speaks with warmth, humour and compassion, creating approachable pathways to transformation.

  • Participants leave Adam's sessions with practical, immediate strategies and approaches for engaging teams and fostering innovation, seeing results within weeks rather than months.

  • On the faculty of the University College London School of Management and Hult International Business School, Executive Director of Learning and Thought Leadership at London Business School, Imperial College and the Moller Institute at the University of Cambridge, bringing world-class academic rigour to practical application.

  • All content is grounded in extensive research on generational leadership paradigms, innovation and the future of work, ensuring your team receives cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies.

  • Every keynote is customised to your organisation's specific challenges, culture and goals for maximum relevance and impact.

💡Next Generation Leadership

Understanding of generational paradigms in the workplace and how to adapt leadership styles to engage younger talent effectively.

💡 Future-Ready Thinking

Ability to anticipate workplace trends, adapt to changing employee expectations and make decisions that drive long-term organisational success.

🤝 Multi-Generational Collaboration

Practical techniques for building bridges between different generations, fostering understanding and creating inclusive work environments.

📈 Cultural Transformation

Strategies to unlock organisational cultures and environments to enhance adaptability, resilience, creativity or a workplace where different generations can thrive and contribute effectively.

Adam’s Media

Blogs
Responding to the Resignation Crisis
Responding to the Resignation Crisis
Work-Life Balance
Work-Life Balance
Professional Services and the Resignation Crisis
Professional Services and the Resignation Crisis
All Next Gen Blogs
All Next Gen Blogs

What Leaders Are Saying

Adam's keynotes consistently receive outstanding reviews from audiences worldwide, with leaders praising both the depth of insights and the immediate applicability of his frameworks.

  • "Adam had excellent delivery and was very engaging. His talk was useful, interesting and thought-provoking. The Q&A session was valuable too. His insights on generational leadership have fundamentally changed how we approach talent management."

    — Executive, Fortune 500 Company

  • "Adam delivered a tour de force presentation to City Lit’s annual staff conference this year. Addressing over 400 staff, Adam captivated the theatre with an exceptional mixture of insight and analysis delivered in an engaging and fun way."

    — Mark Malcomson CBE, Chief Executive, City Lit

  • "Interactive and engaging session with strong relevance to current challenges and practices."

    — Tremco Illbruck

  • "I found the session very interesting, and I am applying your model to think outside the box, so very well done!"

    — PCMA Conference, Frankfurt

  • "Let me first say that our group is a tough one and are very critical of speakers from the outside. HOWEVER, our group loved Adam’s talk. They felt it was relevant, to the point, and everyone could relate to what was covered. I received compliments on Adam all day."

    — Baker Tilly

  • "Your presentation last year is probably the most engaging and entertaining one I've seen in a workplace."

    — DB Cargo

  • "Very clever and highly entertaining!"

    — Future Talent Conference, London

  • "Thanks for the wonderful session. It was well received and an eye opener!"

    — CGI, India

  • "Adam’s role as a facilitator and the MC of our company-wide conference has been one of the highlights. He kept the event vibrant and consistent, also adding interesting new perspectives on change and how organisations should react, adapt and remain successful."

    — EXA Infrastructure

  • "I am getting excellent feedback from your presentation, you were fabulous!! That was an absolutely brilliant opening session! Extremely engaging and sets the tone for the summit!"

    — IQVIA

  • "Adam had highly intellectual content which we enjoyed and a positive energy. He was a great choice of speaker for our event."

    — CEO, EMEA, Eisai

  • "Many thanks for your excellent session today. Really engaging, and I've already heard some really good feedback. Seriously, a great session. Thank you."

    — Royal Caribbean Cruises

A Distinguished Authority

Adam is a globally recognised expert in leadership, innovation and wellness, all contributing to improving performance.  He brings together academic excellence with practical business acumen. His unique perspective combines insights from prestigious academic institutions with real-world consulting experience across diverse industries.

As a sought-after educator and consultant, Adam has shaped the leadership thinking of thousands of executives worldwide, helping them navigate the complexities of modern organisational life with wisdom, empathy and strategic clarity.  His approach is both deeply human and rigorously analytical, making complex leadership concepts accessible and immediately applicable for leaders at every level.

Academic & Professional Excellence

  • Adjunct Faculty of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the University College London School of Management

  • Executive Director of Learning and Thought Leadership at London Business School

  • Lecturer at Imperial College Business School

  • Associate Faculty at the Moller Institute, Churchill College, University of Cambridge

  • Faculty at Hult International Business School

  • Associate with Saatchi & Saatchi

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