A New Reality for Leaders
Many leaders today are facing a new reality: Generation Z has entered the workforce. They bring digital competence, flexibility, and fresh perspectives — yet new friction points emerge in everyday collaboration.
Indecisiveness, conflict avoidance, and uncertainty within teams are symptoms that can undermine business success.
One core reason: During puberty — intensified by the isolation of the pandemic — young people lacked essential experiences in dealing with conflict, social roles, and interpersonal dynamics. Companies feel the effects of this every day.
The True Value of Generation Z — and Why It Often Remains Hidden
Many organizations perceive Generation Z as unreliable, hesitant to make decisions, or overly reserved. The quick retreat into the digital world instead of engaging in direct communication seems typical.
But this perspective falls short.
In reality, Generation Z is highly flexible, curious, eager to learn, and open to new experiences. They question processes, think differently, and absorb new skills quickly — when the conditions are right.
The challenge, therefore, is this: How can companies uncover and cultivate these unused resources?
A Practical Solution: Learning by Moving
An effective answer lies in purposeful changes of learning and working environments — in short: Learning by Moving.
Studies show that those who step outside their comfort zone develop not only technical expertise but especially social competencies. Changing environments — through international experiences, cross-location projects, or off-site training — strengthens decision-making, conflict confidence, and teamwork.
Practical Examples
• Trainees benefit from Erasmus+ placements, learning to embrace new cultures and build real decision-making confidence.
• Young employees improve their communication skills through cross-location projects, constantly adapting to new group dynamics.
• Organizations can guide this process strategically — through exchange programs, cross-site learning formats, and modern people development initiatives.
Why Learning by Moving Makes Companies Stronger
Companies that embrace this learning approach benefit in several ways:
• Increased conflict and communication competence among young talent
• Higher employer attractiveness, as real development replaces pure knowledge transfer
• Stronger, more resilient teams that act flexibly and solution-oriented
In my keynotes, I share practical strategies for implementing Learning by Moving successfully — with immediately applicable tools and examples from real-world business environments.
My Expertise: Your Partner for Transformation
As an entrepreneur, education expert, and speaker, I combine more than 35 years of experience in leadership, people development, and cross-generational collaboration.
With my concept “There Are No Weaknesses”, I rely on clear, motivating impulses rather than rigid rules. I bring the topic of Generation Z into organizations — guiding leaders and teams through meaningful transformation.
What Companies Are Looking For
• Defusing conflicts
• Increasing motivation
• Developing future-proof teams
• Solutions instead of problem descriptions
• Tools that work immediately
Conclusion: Strengthening Generation Z Through Learning by Moving
Deliberate changes of environment create real experiences in which young people can develop their strengths, build conflict competence, and take responsibility.
Companies that choose this path create a setting in which Generation Z can thrive — laying the foundation for strong teams and sustainable success.
