Different generations can have such contrasting mindsets, and it’s no surprise that these differences can often lead to conflicts in both the workplace and personal life as to who is right and who is not. For instance, older generations may value experience and tradition, while younger generations may prioritize innovation and adaptability.
While on this topic, let’s look at Rajesh Sindhuja’s (Senior Research Analyst and SEP Expert) perspective on the value of adaptability and continuous learning. Through her personal journey, she emphasizes the importance of remaining receptive to insights from individuals of all ages and experiences, highlighting the potential for personal and professional development.
SUB: Behind the Screen! “You Don’t Break, If You Bend a Little”
Rajesh Sindhuja
Senior Research Analyst
Yesterday, during our team meeting, we addressed lots of happening in the team and upcoming plans for our team. After the meeting, I thought I would share some pointers I followed in my real life.
Have you heard the phrases “What’s wrong with Today’s Young Generations?”, “Why do they think they know everything?” “Why is it that they can’t take feedback positively?” “Why do they comment abruptly without thinking twice?”
Many more questions may pop up when we start to grow with our team. [Not only with new ones, but it can also apply to all people with different mindsets]
Let me tell you a situation of mine. When I was about to restart my career, I was going through a difficult phase of reality. Even though I had a good degree in hand, with good marks, a good publication record, and was a Ph.D. candidate, When I told my family members that I was going to switch my career to the Corporate domain, even my family was unsure about my decision. [Technically, I was in the Teaching field for 5 Years]
But I was consistent with my decision, and after a search of 6 months, I landed on my first job. [GreyB was my second company]. When I joined GreyB, I happened to see most of the young people around me. The first thought that came to my mind was I have a lot to learn. Even you may feel that the job is easy, but doing it in top-notch quality will always be challenging. Having a mindset to learn from people around us will make us grow.
We may think, “I am a good as my mentor, I am as good as my Team Lead,” and we may think we know everything [Being confident and overconfident has its cliché]. Just bend a little and try to look out for everyone around us. All people have some qualities that can be adapted. We may think that experienced people will have better strategies [Of course, that may be true!] but keep in mind everyone is best in their own way.
When we start learning the positives/best of the people around us, whether that be our mentee, mentor, Team Lead, manager, or anyone else in the company, we start to grow.
“Learn from people irrespective of their age, experience, and qualification. That makes us grow wiser.”
If you are in GreyB, you already have a curious mind, so start learning from everyone. The attitude that makes us think that we are not superior or inferior to others helps us communicate with people in a refined and respectful way. Still, if some miscommunication happens, talk openly to the concerned people and clarify it. Making assumptions about someone’s thought process does not give us any clarity.
[P.S. I even learned a lot of things from my 7-year-old daughter. I brought up this topic because I try to learn the best from people, which has helped me a lot throughout my career. I hope someone else will follow this example and grow with the team! Happy Learning!]
Best Regards,
R.Sindhuja.
Developing a passion for learning is all it takes to unlock the potential in people, no matter their age. Eventually, this thought process helps establish strong workplace relationships.
Edited by: Annie Sharma, Editorial Team
