Just One Thing: How to turn generational differences into team strengths

Right now, in the world of work, we are navigating something no previous generation has faced: five generations working side by side. That creates challenges - and big opportunities.

Too often, how we navigate our different approaches and experiences as colleagues is dismissed as a ‘soft’ issue. In reality, it directly impacts team performance, retention and innovation. If you lead people, understanding how to turn generational differences into a strategic advantage is now part of the job.

In this Just One Thing session, we’ll explore:

• Why intergenerational teams matter more than ever in 2025 and beyond
• The common traps leaders fall into (and how to avoid them)
• Practical steps you can take to reduce friction, unlock fresh perspectives, and harness the five-generation advantage

Who this is for:

This event is for senior leaders, managers and L&D professionals who want to:

✅ Build stronger collaboration across their teams.

✅ Reduce miscommunication and decision-making delays.

✅ Retain and engage people at all stages of their career.

✅ Turn generational diversity into an innovation advantage.

What past guests say:

“Loved it - the perfect blend of learning and fun - thank you!”

“You had everyone at ease and made networking so easy and actually enjoyable.”

“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed last night. You and Lucy put on an awesome inclusive, welcoming, informative event.”

Enjoy a mix of learning, networking, and connecting with other professionals over a drink and a bite to eat. Plus you’ll leave with one practical tool you can use straight away to lead across generations with confidence. Book your spot today.

The details:

📍 Location: St Lukes Community Centre, 90 Central St, London EC1V 8AJ

📅 Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025

⏰ Time: 6pm - 830pm

🎟️ Tickets: £25 per person (refreshments included) | Limited to 50 guests

The venue is in central London EC1.

Please let us know of any dietary requirements and/or accessibility needs at checkout.

Meet your hosts:

Jennifer McCanna is the director and founder at McCanna Coaching. As an experienced leadership and team coach she has worked with clients across sectors, and across the globe, since 2011 helping them navigate challenge, build productive work relationships and have an impact at work.

Accredited with the International Coaching federation (ICF), Jennifer also designs and facilitates leadership development programmes, team away days and one off workshops focusing on strengthening relationships, resilience and wellbeing and navigating the ups and downs of life as a leader.

When not working with clients in organisations such as Sheffield City Council, Oxfam and Pancreatic Cancer UK, she’s busy being a dance and football mum, and likes a wellbeing swim in Redmires Reservoir (though not at this time of year.)

You can find Jennifer here.

Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn or on email at jennifer@mccannacoaching.co.uk

Lucy Gower is director and founder at Lucidity and founder of The Lucidity Network. She is a coach, trainer and facilitator specialising in giving people the confidence and tools to think creatively, develop ideas and take action to be more effective at work.

She is bestselling author of The Innovation Workout and a global speaker on innovation. Lucy is passionate about helping people unlock their creativity and get the important work done. She enjoys working on projects with the potential to make a positive impact on the world.

When she isn’t busy working, Lucy can be found roaming the beaches and countryside of Devon and Cornwall with her dog Gary.

You can find Lucy here and The Lucidity Network here.

Connect with Lucy on Linkedin or drop her a line at lucy@lucidity.org.uk