Generation Gaps
While having various cultures in one workplace can present communication problems and conflicts, the benefits of such a variety in the workplace outweigh it. The workplace can present challenges to management in terms of handling the different generations present. As older workers delay retiring and younger workers are entering the workforce, the work environment has become a patchwork of varying perspectives and experiences, all valuable to say the least.
The Generation Gaps workshop will help participants understand the various generations present at work, and understand what motivates them and dealing with them on a daily basis. Both the young and older worker will have many ideas to offer, which will help the organization thrive in the marketplace. Learning how to deal with the Generation Gaps at work will help you become a better manager or co-worker.
Workshop Objectives:
- History behind generation gaps
- What are traditionalists
- What are baby boomers
- What are Generation Xers
- What are Generation Yers
- What are Generation Zers
- Differences between each type of generation
- Finding common ground among the generations
- Conflict management
Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: History
Module Three: Traditionalist
Module Four: Baby Boomers
Module Five: Generation X
Module Six: Generation Y
Module Seven: Generation Z
Module Eight: Differences Between
Module Nine: Finding Common Ground
Module Ten: Conflict Management (I)
Module Eleven: Conflict Management (II)
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up