Drawing on management as an example, he explained that “it is really important to accumulate skills and to grow in competencies, but most importantly is the ability to transfer these attributes to others. And having educational methods gives you the possibility to give continuity to people's empowerment.”

Following on with the discussion, was Eduardo Missoni, Secretary General of WOSM, who highlighted the importance of the education of young people, not only in the framework of school and university, but also through means of non-formal education. He addressed the issue of how managers are formed in today's society as opposed to in the past, how companies are being held more socially accountable, and how Scouting can contribute to building these characteristics. He stated that “Scouting helps you to learn to manage different situations, make decisions, manage risk and most importantly, take responsibility.”

Mr. Giancarlo Lombardi, President of the Filatura di Grignasco Company, and Mr. Ennio Salamon, President of Doxa, the Italian research company, also took the floor during the seminar. Both speakers made comment on the relevance of Scouting in developing leadership skills, management qualities and positive social attitudes and how these are characteristics that are sought after by employees.