Creating Workplaces Where Multi-generational Talent Can Thrive

There is a dynamic shift happening in the workforce and in our workplaces. More than ever before, businesses are managing through a multi-generational workforce, each generation with distinct needs, expectations, and communication styles. The “one size fits all” approach no longer works. And while the decision-making power mostly sits with one generation, the power of numbers sits with others. Businesses and, more specifically, leaders are struggling to reconcile these changing dynamics. What was “good enough” for businesses and leaders to succeed in the past won’t be sufficient to drive success in the future. Why is that? In this session, we will explore what aspects of leadership have been valued and rewarded in our workplaces, and how that is inadequate to meet the needs of the present and future. We will discover the “why now?” to shifting needs and expectations of the workforce. We will look at how we have prepared people leaders (or not) with the skills they need to lead effectively in today’s environment. We will look at how to get the best out of any multi-generational team so that everyone, regardless of generation, can thrive. Most importantly, we will discover how to future-proof your leaders and companies to evolve with the changing eco-system, retain and grow the best talent, and remain competitive in the marketplace.

Audience Takeaways

• Understand the various needs, expectations, and communication patterns of each generation in today’s workforce.

• Discover the foundational leadership skills that will determine people leadership success moving forward.

• Explore how to create foundational practices in our workplaces which meet each generation where they are and allows teams to leverage the best of each generation to create an environment where individuals thrive and teams excel.

Conference Session Tracks

• Domain Track: Promotional Activity, Business Development, & Management

• Career Track: Early Career, Mid-Level, & Senior

Heather Polivka is a trusted business advisor who helps leaders create workplaces where people thrive, great talent stays, and businesses grow.

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