Managing And Inspiring Colleagues From Different Generations

Effective collaboration with people from different generations requires an open mindset and willingness to bridge gaps.

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.

Overview
Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Segment 1: Introductions To Managing Across Generations

Lecture 2 Segment 2: Cross-Generational Workforces: Themes and Observations

Lecture 3 Segment 3: Generational Characteristics And Experiences

Lecture 4 Segment 4: Recent Research On Generational Differences

Lecture 5 Segment 5: Generation-Related Stereotypes And Biases

Lecture 6 Segment 6: The Importance Of Self-Awareness

Lecture 7 Segment 7: The Real Culprit Behind Communication Breakdowns

Lecture 8 Segment 8: Versatile Leadership

Lecture 9 Segment 9: Creating Psychological Safety

Lecture 10 Segment 10: Technology Tendencies Across Generations

Lecture 11 Segment 11: Does this Coworker Come With A Manual?

Lecture 12 Segment 12: Motivating And Inspiring Across Generations

Professionals at all levels or anyone who wants to gain knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to successfully lead a diverse workforce.