Session 3: 5G Connection: Helping a
Multi-Generational Workforce Thrive (3 hours)
In
the history of work, we are in an unprecedented
situation where there are five generations fully en-
sconced in the workplace. Getting them to collab-
orate and work side-by-side toward shared organi-
zational goals is not as easy as it may seem. Each
generation
grows up in a different context and, as a
result, may have different expectations and aspira-
tions around work. Adopting a leadership strategy
that
addresses the distinctive needs of various
generations in the workplace will enable you to
foster collaboration, enhance communication, and
harness the strengths of your full workforce.
This session will provide you with techniques to
gain insight into your employees' general frame-
work of experience, which can help you better
shape
their work experience and achieve stronger
results. You will also learn how to stay attuned with
the needs of your team so you can pivot and adapt
as the workforce continues to change and grow.
Topics:
■ The Five Generations
■ Dispelling
Myths and Misconceptions
■ Life Stage and "Work Personality"
■ Work
Policies and Organizational Culture
■ Collaboration and Teaming
■ Succession
Planning
Key Takeaway:
At
the end of this session you will be able to adopt
a leadership strategy that addresses the needs and
strengths of multiple generations in the workplace.
Prework for Session 4
Session 4: Leveraging Diverse Thinking
to Drive Innovation (3 hours)
This
session focuses on the benefits of encourag-
ing diversity of perspectives and experiences when
working
in teams, specifically to promote idea gen-
eration and creative problem solving. By working
with
a variety of different backgrounds, experiences,
and perspectives, individuals will discover connec-
tions and build stronger relationships within their
teams.
Topics:
■ The
Value of Cognitive Diversity
■ Insights from Neuroscience
■ Creative
Problem Solving and Innovation
■ Brainstorming and Brain "Swarming"
■ Productive
Conflict and Pivotal Conversations
Key Takeaway:
At
the end of this session you will be able to lever-
age diverse thinking to drive innovation by recogniz-
ing the benefits of encouraging diversity of per-
spectives, experiences, and backgrounds in teams,
promoting
idea generation, creative problem-solv-
ing, and fostering stronger relationships.
Prework
for Session 5
