For the first time in history, there are FIVE generations simultaneously in the workplace. What kinds of challenges does this present for today’s leaders? How do generational differences affect our ability to manage people effectively? How can an effective leader guide these teams in how they work, are motivated, collaborate and communicate, and respond to change, especially in these dynamic times? 

Objectives:

·       Exploring the social origins of Generations as a facet of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

·       Sharing challenges in leading Intergenerational Teams

·       Understanding the factors that define Generations

·       Identifying the differences (and commonalities) of the 5 working generations

·       Seeing from the perspectives of multiple generations

·       Exploring the Challenges faced (and mistakes made by) leaders of multigenerational teams

·       Overcoming generational differences and motivating across the generations

·       Creating innovative tools for promoting Intergenerational collaboration

·       Designing and Committing to Ways of Working for Intergenerational Harmony and Collaboration

Key Learning Points:

•          An understanding of the creation of the social construct of the generational divisions

•          Defining Shaping events, Motivators, Values and Communication styles of different generations

•          Understanding barriers to intergenerational harmony in the workplace

•          Shifting perspectives for deeper and more empathic understanding of different generations

•          Co-creating a toolkit for motivating and leading across generations

Target Group:
Leaders of intergenerational teams or those with clients or stakeholders of different generations

Agenda (From 9 am to 5 pm)

Icebreaker: What Generation am I?

Our Challenges in Intergenerational Leadership

Understanding the Generations

Turntable: Shifting Perspectives

Common Challenges and Mistakes in Intergenerational Leadership

The Iceberg Model of Managing Diversity

Overcoming Generational Differences

Motivating Across the Generations

That One Great Idea: Intergenerational Harmony in your workplace

Next Steps & Commitments

Trainer info:

Curt Mabry is a Senior Organizational Learning and Development Consultant, Trainer,  Facilitator, Coach and Program Designer based in Shanghai, China. He has over 13 years of Asia Pacific Training, Coaching and Lecturing experience.

Curt has designed and delivered programs for hundreds of Multinational and Local corporations with a high degree of success.  Curt brings energy, passion and enthusiasm to all his trainings; and prides himself on helping teams and trainees discover learning that is specifically applicable to their work and life long after the training program is completed.  

 His experiences include television, radio and film production; administration of a respected international school, professional theatrical coaching and leadership training using unique and unconventional methods of training and development.

In addition to training, as a respected teacher and performer of Improvisational Theater; Curt brings the tools of Applied Improvisation into his programs. Curt also guides teams of professional performing actors who perform regular shows in Shanghai and Bangkok to thousands of delighted audience members; the mainstage players travel to cities such as Beijing, Manila, Chicago and Hong Kong to perform in comedy festivals, and host visiting comedy teams in Shanghai as well.  Curt is also the founder of ZmackVirtual, leading actors from around the world in improvisational theater shows.