As organizations become more global and generationally diverse, leaders must navigate increasingly complex cultural dynamics within their teams. Today’s workforce may span multiple national cultures and up to five, and potentially seven, generations by 2050, each bringing different values, expectations, and communication styles.
This presentation explores how culture influences what we see, how we collaborate, and how teams perform. It highlights the leadership implications of managing across both national cultures and generational differences and provides practical actions leaders can take to build cultural awareness, align teams around shared behaviors, and foster inclusive environments.
Participants will learn how intentional cultural design and inclusive leadership practices can transform diversity into a powerful driver of collaboration, innovation, and organizational growth.

PDUs for this Session
Ways of Working: 0
Power Skills: .75
Business Acumen: .25

Speaker Bio

Yolanda Barreros is a Strategy, Innovation, and Transformation Leader with extensive international experience across the United States, Europe, and Latin America. She has worked with leading organizations including Bank of America, EY, Volkswagen Group, and Moody’s Analytics, driving business and digital transformation initiatives across people, processes, technology, and data. She is also an experienced educator, having taught topics such as global leadership, organizational transformation, and project risk management at institutions including New York University and the University of Barcelona. Yolanda holds advanced academic credentials in international studies and finance, along with multiple professional certifications in project management, risk management, design thinking, and strategic decision-making. Her global perspective, combined with deep expertise in leadership, strategy, and cultural dynamics, positions her as a highly qualified expert in managing multicultural environments.

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