The workplace is now home to five generations, each with its own unique perspective on work, values, and communication. Leading and building a multi-generational team is essential for success in our ever-changing, globalized workplace. This interactive workshop will explore the dynamics and strategies of leading and building this diverse workforce. We will discuss how to leverage differences, find common ground, and celebrate the strengths of a multi-generational team.
Topics and workshop activities will center around:
o Generational theory and how its effects today's workplace
o A strength-based approach to building a multi-generational team
o The importance of defining moments within a given generation
o Events that shaped Traditionalists, Boomers, Generation Xers, Millennials, Gen Z
o How core values and work ethic are expressed generationally
o The importance of using CORE (Collaboration, Objectives, Raising Up, Empowering) to help develop your leadership capacity
Participants will:
o See their team through the lens of generational theory (which can increase empathy)
o Leverage and build on the strengths of a multi-generational team
o Examine the core values and work ethics of differing generations
o Develop their capacity to effectively lead a multi-generational team