The "forty-something" reached out and shook the hand of the "twenty-something". They had just been assigned to partner on a key project in their department. Each felt uneasy, wondering how best to connect with the other. Success would mean finding a way to bridge the gap - the gap of years, the gap of generations.

Organizations typically are communities that include people from across the generations. Some spent their youth watching black and white TV, while others were weaned on video games. To create a community capable of bridging the generation gap, we must learn to appreciate and understand the influences of our different generations. What were the historical events and social trends that shaped the 'silent generation', the 'baby boomers', or the 'generation X'ers'? What experiences, skills and values do each generation bring to the whole? How do I reach out and connect with someone who grew up in a different world then I did?

By participating in this presentation you will...

Explore the different generations spanning your corporate culture and learn what makes each generation tick

Gain tools and techniques for bridging the generation gap and connecting with those years apart from yourself

Challenge yourself to respect and appreciate generational differences

Expand your ability to gain new perspectives and to learn from what each generation has to offer

Bridge The Generation Gap!