Team 2025
Ashan Kumar
Board Director | Reputation Strategy | Purpose Lead | ESG and Sustainability
As we enter another year end, and welcome another year beginning, I’ve been reflecting on what my annual year-end note should focus on this time. 2024 marked a transformative milestone for Wire Group, as we secured our first equity-based investment. This achievement is not just a testament to our growth but a signal of the trust and belief in the vision and potential we’ve built together. Which brings me to the point which I focussed this year pretty closely - TEAM.
Team spirit is the heart of thriving workplaces. It’s more than achieving goals, it’s about creating spaces where individuals collaborate, innovate, and grow. An empathetic leader plays a pivotal role in nurturing this synergy, recognizing each team member’s unique strengths and providing an environment where they can flourish.
Empowered leadership begins with understanding that every individual brings unique skills and aspirations. This isn’t about mere delegation but about nurturing potential, seeing what a team member can achieve tomorrow with the right support. Empathy is key. Leaders who listen, care, and adapt foster trust and belonging, inspiring team members to contribute their best.
The modern workforce demands a shift in leadership styles. Research shows about 75% of employees today do not aspire to managerial roles, reflecting a preference for meaningful work, flexibility, and growth opportunities. Flexible working arrangements, remote options, adaptable schedules, and outcome-focused approaches empower teams to balance personal and professional lives effectively. Leaders who champion these changes drive engagement and greater trust.
Team spirit transforms work into a shared journey. When collaboration is celebrated and challenges are tackled together, the collective intelligence and creativity of a group yield results far greater than individual contributions.
I often remind our vertical leads that leaders inspire by leading with integrity, humility, and empathy. They foster environments where vulnerability is strength, innovation thrives, and team members feel empowered to grow. Empathy enables deeper connections, anticipates needs, and builds mutual respect, creating workplaces where individuals are valued for who they are, not just their work.
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Leadership isn’t just about achieving organizational success but leaving a lasting impact on people. Our focus will always be on team spirit, leveraging strengths, and embracing next-generation needs, leaders can create transformative workplaces that offer purpose, fulfillment, and connection.
2025 brings in greater focus on building future leaders and identifying new ones, ensuring that our team excellence and innovation continues to thrive. As we step into our 15th year, it’s a moment to celebrate how far we’ve come while embracing the opportunities ahead. Our journey has been defined by resilience, vision, and purpose, and the theme for this milestone year "Shine through Your Journey" reminds us that each step forward is a chance to light the path for others and that will inevitable make you shine brighter...
- Believe and Change a Life -
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