Great Place To Work holds CXO Forum

Panel discussion

• Focuses on unlocking multigenerational leadership through shared values

The Great Place To Work Sri Lanka CXO Forum held recently in Colombo convened senior leaders and industry experts to explore the future of workplace culture through bold discussions on resilience, inclusivity, future-readiness and multi-generational leadership.

Great Place to Work Sri Lanka Director/CEO Kshanika Ratnayaka urged organisations to embrace change by building cultures rooted in shared values, trust and inclusivity, while bridging generational gaps and leveraging a digitally fluent workforce. 

Keynote speaker Mimi Nicklin, bestselling author and founder of the world’s largest organisational empathy platform, emphasised empathy, inclusivity and generational understanding as drivers of collaboration, innovation and trust, highlighting the power of communication and listening-led leadership in aligning goals and aspirations.

Haaziq Feroze shares insights from Best Workplaces for Young Talent in Sri Lanka

The event also recognised and celebrated  the Best Workplaces for Young Talent, which included AB Mauri Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, Adapt Information Technologies (Pvt.) Ltd, AIA Insurance Lanka Limited, AmSafe Bridport (Pvt.) Ltd, Diamond Cutters Ltd, Dijital Team, EWIS Colombo Limited, Omega Line Ltd, Peri Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd, Stelacom (Pvt.) Ltd, Sunquick Lanka Private Limited, Toppan Forms (Colombo) Limited, Unidil Group of Companies, United Tobacco Processing (Pvt.) Ltd and Uzabase Inc. These organisations were celebrated for cultivating inclusive, inspiring environments that empower Gen Z and millennials under the age of 35 to thrive.

Great Place To Work Sri Lanka Head of Events and Programmes Haaziq Feroze shared insights showing that organisations engaging young talent through learning, recognition, purpose and supportive leadership drive innovation, growth and fairness

A panel discussion on the theme ‘Legacy to Lead’ featured Treasurex Melchior (Pulseshift (Pvt.) Ltd), Sanjini Munaweera (ADA), Shanaka Rabel (Stretchline Holdings) and Chameera De Silva (AI Scholar), moderated by Asanga Nugawela (Sysco LABS). 

Munaweera highlighted the importance of an open-door policy to foster dialogue, collaboration and innovation. 

Rabel stressed the need to adapt and innovate, noting that engaging employees in tasks that energise them helps unlock their unique talents. 

Melchior underscored the role of empathy in understanding the current context, bridging generational gaps and fostering stronger collaboration across teams.

De Silva shared forward-looking insights on the integration of AI in leadership and decision-making, illustrating how data-driven tools can strengthen multi-generational collaboration.