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Reversed Mentoring 2024 –“All leadership is about people”
Over the past six months, sixteen leaders from companies around Jönköping have each had a mentor via the Reverse Mentorship program. What makes it »reverse« is that the mentors are younger and at the beginning of their professional careers, while the mentees are more senior. Kristoffer Emanuelsson, production manager at Fagerhult, and Maria Liljeqvist, unit manager within home care in Jönköping municipality, are one of the mentor duos. Hello Maria and Kristoffer! Reverse Mentoring has come to an end. What have you focused on during your teamwork? Kristoffer: “We didn’t have any specific goals from the start, but we have reflected and talked a lot, and Maria has come up with input on what I can focus on in my everyday life.” Maria: “I think we have had a clear theme, where we started from Kristoffer’s thoughts and questions and reflected on them.” Kristoffer, was there anything you wanted to highlight – and now can take you to your everyday work life? “I wanted to focus on how I can engage colleagues, and we had several discussions about feedback. It’s easy to get stuck in the classic ‘Good job!’, but instead let a little more developing communication come across, and I want to get better at that towards my colleagues.” Maria chips in: “I told Kristoffer; you don’t get to say ‘Good job!’ unless you also elaborate on what they did well. It’s so easy to get stuck there.” reversed mentorship Changing old habits and established patterns can be a challenge, how did you like stepping outside the comfort zone? Kristoffer: “When applying, I decided to give this a real chance. Otherwise, there’s no point! It is important to note that the results largely depend on one’s attitude. That you want to and dare to be a little uncomfortable. We’ve had good discussions and, at the same time, a lot of fun, and that’s vital.” Maria: “Kristoffer was brave and dared to test the ideas and methods we discussed. It has kept us moving forward.” Maria, did you learn anything that you take with you – beyond your role as a mentor? Maria: “Yes, absolutely! Even though we work in very different environments, leadership is always about people, individuals, and how we lead them. That is a valuable insight. Also, we’ve had fun, and Kristoffer strengthened me in my role as a leader. Having a senior leader who listens, embraces and tries my ideas and thoughts about leadership was great.” You work in widely different industries, have various levels of leadership experience, and are new acquaintances to each other. What are your takeaways from that? Maria: “We are quite different as individuals, and it was interesting to reflect on that in different scenarios and how it affects leadership. We have learned a lot from each other.” Kristoffer: “I think it is important to be open about one’s shortcomings, and at the same time embrace new ways of thought. And maybe put any differences about how long you’ve been a leader or age aside – and focus on the conversation. Maria has asked some tougher questions where I felt somewhat uncomfortable, but it has made me question old habits and why I do things a certain way. She has done that very well.” Kristoffer, from your perspective as a mentee – how do you view Reverse Mentorship? “Initially, it felt a little uncomfortable, but I recommend taking the chance to apply. Having a mentor was interesting, and reverse mentorship is very rewarding. Reflecting with someone without a connection to my everyday life opens other thoughts and questions. We will stay in touch.”
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Fagerhult launches Control Track Versa – and adds new, sustainable light to office venues
With the launch of the modular and suspended lighting system Control Track Versa, Fagerhult opens up new lighting possibilities in offices and workspaces — for both property owners and their tenants.The new dual track combines indirect and direct, and the VIL luminaire enables 300 lux at the ceiling with just uplight. As each luminaire has its own driver, unlike a 48V system, there is no need for new calculations regarding capacity and planning when rearranging or moving luminaires. “Property owners can easily create their own lighting infrastructure and offer tenants a whole new level of freedom of choice and flexibility. The rail system has been developed with a full focus on the offices and flexible workplaces of the future in mind. We have strived for versatility and forward thinking – and new, circular opportunities for the flexible offices and workplaces of the future,” says Peter Robertsson, Product Manager, Fagerhult. Each luminaire can be easily combined and arranged along the track, and the lighting design can be updated when tenants move in – or want to change the interior or overall aesthetics of the office. “The ease of moving the luminaires along the track means that all products can be used throughout their life cycle. This flexibility also brings a new creative height to architects and lighting designers,” says Peter Robertsson. No matter the ceiling’s height or characteristics, Control Track Versa enables coherent architectural aesthetics and highest lighting quality. With fewer points of installation, the system is easy to install. “Control Track is a long-term investment for any sustainable and forward-looking project. Based on a 230V system, you can add control systems such as Organic Response to lower energy consumption and add extra lighting comfort,” says Peter Robertsson. VIL is a luminaire developed specifically for the dual Control Track. It enables 300 lux and an even and seamless uplight, good lighting comfort and a variety of lumen output options and light temperatures. To add another level of flexibility and simplicity to Control Track Versa, Fagerhult have extended the range with products as Pleiad G4 128 Track, Zkye 55 G2 Zoom Spotlight, Notor 65 Track, and Notor 36 Track with integrated Organic Response sensor.
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