Summary
Unique
to our era today are the dynamics of four generations of employees
sharing the same working environment. Conflicts of the differing
generational values can hinder performance of the individual
and weaken the overall success of the organisation.
As information flows in all directions and the most recent
generation enters the workforce the challenge for leaders
is not only to better understand the differences between the
generations but to embrace their different perspectives to
bring out the best in everyone. This appreciation of diversity
allows each group to contribute and be a part of the growth
and success of the organisation.
By understanding these differences organisations can achieve
real strategic advantages by creating a flexible working environment
that values all people regardless of age.
In this participative workshop participants will have an opportunity
to:
• Explore the four generations in the workplace, and define
them by experiences and events.
• Compare and contrast the values and the potential outcomes
of generational interaction.
• Consider and identify potential problems when different
generations fail to understand each other • • Explore how
best to attract generations to an organisation
• Consider what the next generation may bring to the workplace
Biography
Jacqui
Harrington is a highly experienced and commercially focussed
business psychologist and change consultant. Her career spanned
20+ years within international ‘blue chip’ global organisations,
growing and developing organisations through HR, operational,
and sales initiatives, before launching HHR Associates in
2004.
HHR Associates’ focuses on people, organisation and space:
creating strategies for high performance workplaces by enhancing
effectiveness through performance. Major clients have included
PricewaterhouseCoopers, British Telecom and ISG plc with projects
ranging from the psychological impact of the working environment,
post occupancy evaluations and relocation/change management.
Jacqui is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster
in both business and sports psychology; an experienced facilitator
and coach and qualified in the use of psychometric assessments.
