5 lessons from ‘The Intern’

by Catherine Rickwood

OK.  It is Hollywood.  It is a little unreal.  BUT, it’s fun, funny, and I like some of what it suggests (albeit in a Hollywood way).  Here’s what I think we can learn from this movie:

  1.  Old ways can be good ways and still have relevance today – even in a fast moving tech world. e.g. face-to-face communication vs email or text; smart dressing in a business environment.
  2. Work can add meaning, purpose, fun, and connection in retirement in ways that are only discovered when you give it a go.
  3. Experience and wisdom gained through age is still valuable in today’s radically different and ever changing world.
  4. Knowing when to keep a confidence and when to share can be tricky regardless of your age.
  5. You’re never too old to start a new relationship or have a housemate.

I liked this movie.  If you watch it I’d be interested to hear what you learned about life.  Here’s the trailer to tempt you …

 

*Image Source: YouTube Official Trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures

About the Author

Catherine Rickwood

An experienced researcher and business executive, Catherine's work is informed by academic knowledge and evidence to deliver practical actions with measurable outcomes. These combined skills create a powerful and useful ability to delve deep on issues, ask incisive questions, think laterally, and bring knowledge and insights to individuals, a team, and an organisation keen to engage with, and include the over 50's as a valuable part of their business strategy.



Catherine Rickwood is solutions-focussed, working with innovative organisations keen to improve customer and employee insights and empathy to increase their success in new markets, build loyalty, and increase innovation. She does this using a co-design process that engages employees and key stakeholders to create collaborative solutions. Contact Catherine to discover how her services can support your organisation to harness the changing demographic reality.

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