Generations Apart…Yet Only a Cubicle Away Webcast Option

Featuring Dennis Faurote

  Detailed Course Description: The majority of today’s leading organizations face a common issue – multiple generations in the workplace.  This is the first time in history that four distinct generations are in the workplace simultaneously: Traditionalists (Silent), Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Gen Y (Millennials).  Each generation has their own set of values, styles (leadership, communication, coaching, etc), perspectives, and expectations.   While working in a multi-generational environment increases the chances of conflict, it also creates an opportunity for an organization to be more creative, productive, agile, and ultimately, more profitable.  So what will be the differentiating factors between the successful and unsuccessful organizations in the future?  The successful organizations will have people (leaders) who understand and respect the differences that exist but are able to bridge the gap and leverage the strengths and minimize the weaknesses of each generation.  Such leaders not only understand the differences but they are also able to put those differences to work in finding more creative solutions to problems and motivate and engage others in giving their best effort. Learn how to engage the “whole person” in helping team members from every generation apply their unique talents and contribution to the organization. Explore and discuss how stereotyping hinders communication, leadership and engagement. Understand generational differences in building productive teams.   This program is sponsored by the Illinois Society of CPAs in cooperation with Business Professionals' Network, Inc. More