Accelerate November 2014 | Page 3

Contents November 2014 24 You can’t make a good second impression when you did not make a good first one. Ron Thomas — RON THOMAS Workforce Trends 18 Thriving as a Sandwich Manager in Today’s AgeDiverse Workplace More and more managers are finding themselves balancing the expectations and behaviours of those at both ends of their work lives. How does one cope? By Robert W Wendover. Leadership 24 Accelerate 52 Encouraging flexibility and risk-taking means being comfortable with the uncertainty that comes along with creative work. — DANIEL RUSSELL As the strategy changes, the talent equation changes. This is the new HR. This is the true business partner. By Ron Thomas. Wellness 28 How to Go for What You Want without Being Attached to the Outcome World renowned stress relief expert and award-winning international bestselling author/speaker, Lauren E Miller, helps you understand how your obsession with outcomes may be holding you back. What is the mind-shift you need to make? By Rowena Morais.