By 2030, Gen Z and millennials will account for nearly 75% of the global workforce. The message is clear - preparing Gen Z for leadership is not a future consideration, it is an immediate strategic priority. Starting with capability-building; traditional models, where leadership development begins at mid-management level, are no longer sufficient. Leadership behaviours, performance conversations, workload expectations, and development opportunities all shape whether Gen Z talent can thrive. Roisin Loughran from Grant Thornton Ireland (BRENDAN GALLAGHER)Preparing Gen Z for leadership is an immediate strategic priority.