Managing Generations in the Workplace

2nd Thursday of the month
Thursday, August 11, 2011
12 noon–1:30 pm

LOCATION:
Levine Museum of the New South
200 E. Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC  28202*

How do we help your leaders capitalize on the distinctive characteristics of every employee to keep them fully engaged, and contributing to your organization? With 4 to 5 generations now in the workplace, how can we better understand the various communications styles, values, expectations of work, leadership styles, and motivations?

Experience shows that most employees are capable of contributing at a higher level. However, there are circumstances where learning and growth can be derailed by a lack of understanding between different generations. Many times these issues are caused by individual belief systems, organizational structure, and corporate cultures. This seminar will address the differences and similarities of the various generations and how to maximize each one's strengths and potential contributions.

About the presenter:

Val Boston III, Managing Partner, Certified Executive Coach, Lead Consultant

Val Boston III's professional background spans over 25 years in business and leadership roles, with specific experience in human resources, sales process improvement, information processing, data processing and telecommunications. He is currently the Managing Partner and Lead Consultant with Boston and Associates LLC, a Talent Management Consulting firm, whose practice areas include Inclusion and Diversity Consulting, Cultural Competency and Intelligence, and Executive and Minority Coaching. Val currently serves on the board of directors for the Diversity Council of the Carolinas, and has served as a board member of The East Greensboro Rotary Club, the Volunteer Center of Greensboro, and a council chair of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. Val has also supported the United Way, Guilford County Schools, Bennett College and YMCA capital campaign efforts, and is a member of NBMBAA, National Sales Network, SHRM, and is a Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow.

Lunch is provided so please register by clicking HERE by August 9, 2011.

*Two hours of free parking are included with the luncheon. Attendees/members should use the 7th Street Garage, adjacent to the Levine Museum. Bring their parking ticket to the Museum’s visitor reception desk where it will be validated.