5 Generations All At Once

For the first time in history, there are four, in some cases 5, generations working alongside one another in the workplace. Differences across generations can create frustration, breakdowns in communication, and decreased productivity. This unique and highly interactive team building workshop is designed to inform, unite and strengthen your workforce to turn generational difference into cross-generational synergy and a competitive advantage. We all identify with our own generation as highlighted in Brian's Article Generational Diversity: Talkin' Bout My Generation

Purpose

To help your team and organization recognize and leverage generational diversity as a competitive advantage. Through this workshop your team will build an appreciation for the similarities and differences that exist across the various generations represented in your workforce and learn how to turn difference into strength.

Agenda

• Icebreaker and intros

• Defining generational diversity

• Acknowledging our differences

• Discovering our similarities

• Leveraging our similarities and differences for increased productivity

• Real-time application

• Wrap up activity

Outcomes

As a result of this workshop, your team will:

• Appreciate generational diversity as an organizational strength

• Learn techniques for communicating more effectively with team members of different generations

• See the similarities in goals and desires that exist between all team members

• Learn a model for working more effectively as a team, where teamwork and partnerships are built around diverse perspectives

• Break down biases and stereotypes that exist related to generational diversity

• Learn to model authenticity and an appreciation for differences in the workplace

What to know more?

Read our white paper on the subject.  Contents of the white paper are shared in our engaging workshops.

Generational Diversity White Paper

Why Brian?

Brian on the surface might not seem like the right person to lead a diversity workshop. However, as he explains generational diversity is the only form of diversity which is fluid. As a Gen Xer, Brian has spent 25+ years in the workplace and has been discriminated against for being too young and too old. His unique corporate experience ranging from working at the AARP to working with youthful startups, uniquely positions him to do this important work.  Brian believes that diversity is an untapped strength that organizations rarely leverage to their competitive advantage.

Brian help teams realize that a middle-aged white male from a privileged family in New York City can offering insights and thought provoking activities to unlock the power of generational diversity in your workforce.  The workshop is highly interactive and engaging.  The session makes use of experiential exercises to engage all members of the team, with clearly defined goals and linkage between workshop activities and the needs of the business.

Presented By

A sampling of generational diversity workshop clients:

Contact Groove Management to learn more about this impactful workshop and how we can deliver it to your organization.

The Generational Diversity Workshop can be run as a half day or full day workshop depending on the specific goals and needs of your team.