What you'll learn

Gain understanding of the characteristics, motivations, and perspectives that may be exhibited by employees from different generations.

Recognize the strengths and potential challenges associated with managing employees from various generations.

Develop strategies to foster effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork, enabling them to build strong, cohesive teams.

Develop awareness, skills, and knowledge to navigate a multigenerational workforce.

Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. It is open to participants who are highly motivated and dedicated to advancing their leadership skills in the multi-generational workplace.

Description

In the contemporary workplace, leaders grapple with the distinctive challenge of overseeing a workforce comprising individuals from diverse generations.  Each of these generations is characterized by its unique values, work styles, communication preferences, and expectations. The effective management of this diversity is paramount for enhancing productivity while mitigating the risk of misunderstandings and conflicts. This comprehensive course is meticulously crafted to empower leaders with the requisite knowledge, skills, and strategies essential for steering a heterogeneous workforce to success. Participants will delve into an exploration of their personal generational profile, gaining profound insights into the characteristics, motivations, and perspectives of employees spanning Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Unraveling the factors that have sculpted each generation's attitudes toward work, leadership, technology, and organizational culture, participants will adeptly identify both the strengths and potential challenges associated with managing diverse generational cohorts. Armed with this understanding, leaders will cultivate strategies to foster effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork. As the course concludes, participants will emerge equipped with heightened awareness, enhanced skills, and comprehensive knowledge, primed to navigate the complexities of a multigenerational workforce and cultivate a more harmonious team environment.This course is taught by Ben Olds, a managing partner at Haven.