Gonçalo Roque publishes opinion article in Human Resources

Knowledge sharing is a priority at agap2IT. Gonçalo Roque, Executive Director, is the author of the opinion article "No Meu Tempo", published in Human Resources.

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In my time…

The title is an irony aimed at those who, out of discomfort, fear of change or complacency, have become accustomed to standing still, valuing the past without realising that they live in a time they no longer feel belongs to them. At its core, the expression is about adaptation, belonging and the human need to avoid being left behind while everything around us evolves.

In a business world made up of professionals from different generations, the people and organisations that best adapt to this true generational mix will always lead their time. Every day, I observe the pragmatism and direct communication of Generation X; the sense of purpose and openness to new experiences of Millennials, the true children of globalisation; and the boldness of Generation Z, the first fully digital generation, socially aware, self-taught and eager for fast access to information.

In the IT market, it is fascinating to see how different generations share the same space while maintaining perspectives shaped by distinct contexts. The truth is that the expression “back in my day” is still heard quite frequently, often from those who started their careers when everything was more manual, less automated and perhaps more predictable. For some, the phrase carries experience and resilience; for others, it sounds like a relic of a world that no longer keeps pace with today's reality. Alongside them are professionals who grew up with technology at their fingertips, accustomed to constant change and learning almost in real time.

This coexistence creates an environment that can generate either friction or innovation. While some professionals value robust processes and stability, others drive experimentation and speed. In many ways, the IT market serves as a bridge between “back in my day” and “what's next?”, where the past provides foundations and the present challenges boundaries. When these differences stop being barriers and become complementary strengths, the result is not just diversity — it is evolution.

We should therefore embrace generational coexistence. There is value when someone says, “back in my day we solved everything through documentation and research”, while another naturally turns to tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude or Gemini to accelerate solutions in seconds.

All of this is IT. All of this is now. This is our time.

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