The Gens: Bridging Builds Strong Teams

Your Course Description

Your Competency Focus Area

The Field of Youth Work

Today’s workplaces often have as many as five different generations represented in their teams. Generational diversity should be a major advantage with each differing in their defining values, work styles, communication skills, and priorities.
But, without intentionality to bridge those differences, organizations are missing opportunities to increase engagement, satisfaction, productivity, and program outcomes.
Gain insight about each generation at work and learn how to communicate more effectively to build an engaging workplace. Bridge generational differences to build a stronger team and improve your program outcomes.

Your Learning Objectives

Gain a general understanding of the demographics of Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z
Explore the defining values that shape each generation
Recognize invisible tensions of generational differences in the workplace
Consider how to bridge differences and find opportunities to maximize shared values
Learn about the impact of the five generations on workforce development

Your Course Details

Completion Certificate
Youth Worker Track
This training will count as 1.5 CE hours for most boards. Please contact your board directly with questions on submitting. Course details for CE submissions provided.

Your Trainer

Michelle Nelson has over 25 years of experience leading, managing, and training professionals in the human service industry, especially those working with young people. In addition to her youth worker and leadership skills, she is well-versed in team, program, and organizational development to include strategic planning. She is a certified trainer for the Crisis Prevention Institute, The National Council for Behavioral Health, Thera International Rising, and ACES interface. She also provides training on Motivational Interviewing and is well versed in Reclaiming Youth Interventions from the Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute. Michelle has delivered numerous trainings at local, state, and national conferences. She also provides consultation services for several private and public businesses. Michelle’s education includes a Masters in Management, Bachelors in Criminology/Sociology and a certificate in Leadership and Change.