Navigating career development in a multigenerational workforce - with Lydia Johnson
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06 OctNavigating career development in a multigenerational workforce - with Lydia Johnson Tue, Oct 6 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm BSTLivestreamNavigating Career Development in a Multigenerational Workforcewith Lydia JohnsonRadiology Team Manager | SoR National H&S Forum ChairTuesday 6 October | 7:00 PM (UK Time)This session will explore how radiographers can navigate career development, workplace relationships, and professional growth within increasingly multigenerational teams.Focusing on the realities of working alongside colleagues at different stages of their careers, this discussion will examine how everyday interactions, communication styles, expectations, and assumptions can influence team culture, collaboration, and patient care.The session will also challenge common age stereotypes and explore how different generations can learn from one another, share knowledge, and recognise the strengths each person brings to the workplace.Whether you are a student, newly qualified radiographer, experienced practitioner, or considering your next career step, this session offers practical ideas for building positive professional relationships, identifying your goals, and making the most of opportunities throughout your career.This one-hour session will support radiographers in strengthening workplace communication, understanding multigenerational working, and taking a more intentional approach to their own career development.In this session, attendees will explore:• How everyday interactions shape workplace cultureRefresh your understanding of civility and consider how small interactions can influence communication, teamwork, and patient care.• The realities of working in multigenerational teamsExplore different experiences, perspectives, and working approaches while challenging common age stereotypes.• How different generations can learn from one anotherRecognise the strengths, knowledge, and experience that colleagues at different career stages can share.• Practical approaches to career developmentReflect on where you are now, where you want to go, and the steps that can help you move towards your goals.• How positive professional relationships can support progressionExplore the importance of communication, collaboration, mentorship, and learning from those around you.By the end of the session, participants will leave with greater awareness of how multigenerational working can influence team culture, practical ideas for strengthening workplace relationships, and clearer ways to approach their own career development and next steps.About the Guest SpeakerLydia Johnson brings over 18 years’ experience within the NHS and currently serves as a Radiology Team Manager across one of the UK’s largest acute hospital trusts.She has a strong background in clinical education, having supported undergraduate radiographers and provided pastoral care as a Clinical Tutor for almost a decade.An SoR-accredited Representative, Lydia is the national Chair of the SoR Health & Safety Forum and leads on Health & Safety for Radiology and Medical Imaging within her Trust.Lydia is passionate about educating, empowering, and supporting teams to uphold best practice, develop professionally, and create safer, healthier working environments.Skilled Personnel NetworkPosted Sep 21, 2026
Start Date:
6 October 2026
End Date:
6 October 2026