We know that young people are the key to a better future throughout the world and in particular for Latin America. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL) indicates that the population of young people in Latin America is close to 160 million; many of them work and study, either full time or part time, which means that in one way or another they are learning and applying skills related to project management in their daily lives.
Something that changed my perspective was understanding that we should not work for the young but with young people because there is much to learn together. For example, its commitment to social impact. They aspire to generate a positive impact on their environment, are deeply committed to caring for the planet and seek balance between work and personal life while seeking ways to improve the world in which we live.
From the beginning, we have to recognize that young people approach activities or problems with a very different mentality from that of professionals of other generations. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out studies and research that allow us to better understand how the different segments of young people think, in order to support them in a particular way and not as it worked for us a few years ago.
This new generation of talent needs to be heard so we can inspire and empower them. We need to create an environment where people with different levels of experience can learn, collaborate and create a self-managed community that allows them to modify their reality and promote change.
It is at this point where project management skills are essential in a broader context than what is normally talked about; technical skills must be developed, but also driving skills such as creativity, collaborative leadership, innovative vision among others that support the learning community and business acumen.
We are committed to promoting and increasing the impact on new generations, both in their careers, their personal lives and also in the communities in which they live and work. You have to start the conversation with them, from when they are little to university students and young entrepreneurs.