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In today's dynamic workforce, the blend of generations has reached a pivotal moment. With Boomers extending their careers, Gen Z taking up a growing share of positions, and Gen Xers and Millennials navigating the middle ground, the workplace is ripe for a transformation of norms, beliefs, and communication styles.

While generational differences can sometimes create friction, they also present a unique opportunity to harness diversity as a powerful asset. Imagine turning these differences into a source of individual satisfaction, engagement, learning, and remarkable organizational results. No more: ‘These darn kids!’ or ‘Okay, Boomers!’

Generational tension, in fact, drives workplaces (and the world) forward towards growth, collaboration and results.

In this session, you’ll learn how – and why it’s important - to understand and appreciate the experiences and perspectives each generation brings to the workplace and how these insights into meaningful actions that benefit you, your colleagues and your organization. This interactive session will explore:

• The Urgency of Generational Diversity: Understand through data and research why addressing generational diversity- now more than ever- is critical for today's workplaces.

• Generational Insights: Gain fresh perspectives on each generation and uncover the origins behind their workplace personas.

• Professional Preferences Unveiled: Discover the unique professional preferences of each generation and the reasons behind them.

• Bridging the Divide: Take away actionable strategies for bridging generational gaps and optimizing the diversity within your organization

Each one of us enters the workforce with beliefs about work, its meaning and its value in our lives. We have ideas—understood or covert—about what success looks like. And these ideas come from influences we might not even realize: Our parents and caregivers, the generational cohort we belong to, early bosses (the good and the bad) and mentors, and the history of work itself in the USA. We also have people we hold up as our work heroes who we want to emulate, as well as anti-heroes who, through their challenged way of leading have taught us things that might not be so great as we lead others. In this interactive, insightful keynote, learn how to carry forward positive legacies to guide you and uncover ideas and beliefs that are holding you back. 

We are in a time of radical evolution and transformation. On to this scene comes Gen Z. Born in 1997 and after, they are entering adulthood amid uncertainty and turmoil. They are creative, passionate and entrepreneurial. They are also depressed, tech addicted and stricken with anxiety. Nearly 84% of Gen Z do not feel ready for their future citing a lack of soft skills. Workplaces are often skeptical, resistant and confused by this generation with 74% of employers say Gen Z is difficult. But Gen Z are our successors, and our legacy depends on them, their success. In this session, Keri Mesropov introduces us to Gen Z, their ignitors and inhibitors, and the latest data and trends surrounding this group. The session leaves attendees with action items to take back ‘on Monday’ to get the most and best out of young leaders and leverage the generational diversity in their organization.

Each generation has its bespoke tolerance and talent for feedback, but hands down, giving and receiving feedback is perhaps the hardest skill to develop, be it in the workplace or personal life. It’s uncomfortable, it’s vulnerable. But done with care, it’s an unparalleled propeller to growth and advancement. In our current day, when the promise (or threat?!) of technology and AI further removes humans from day-to-day tasks, the imperative of being a super communicator is the differentiator for organizations who grow both bigger and more resilient. The ability to effectively take on feedback as a provider or recipient is at the heart of any developmental plan.

In this algorithm-driven world, who you know and who knows you is more important than ever. Building and maintaining your professional network can never start too early and is essential to career-long learning and getting promotions. Yet over half of Gen Zers carry anxiety about it and say, “I don’t know how or where to begin building a professional network.” In this special interactive workshop, you’ll takeaway the top proven steps – like building your networking ‘tree,’ the best questions to ask a new contact – as well as the sure-fire ways to be a network turn off   - to fast track, expand and leverage your network. Bonus – we’ll engage in actual networking to practice your new superpowered networking skills! Leave with know-how and an expanded network.