Reverse mentoring was invented by Jack Welsh, former head of General Electric, and has been gaining ground ever since. Many CAC 40 companies have made it part of their practices, particularly Axa, which has deployed it on a wide scale.

With a goal of breaking down inter-generational barriers in order to successfully make the digital changeover, the concept has become a matter of course for the world's leading insurance firm. Every employee is invited to join the programme, based on his or her familiarity with digital tools.

Young people bring their expertise to more senior staff in monthly or bi-monthly training sessions, thus promoting interactions between employees of different generations.

Accor, another major French company, has set up the first “inspirational” executive committee, known as the "Shadow Comex".

This consultative body is made up of young managers aged 25 to 35, representing the company's various professions.

They are entrusted with a wide range of subjects so that they can express their points of view and share the strategic decisions they would have taken. The objective is to compare experiences and pool skills, both experiential and visionary.

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