Bridging the Generational Divide

NEW DATE: 2nd Thursday of the month
Thursday, November 14, 2009
12 noon–1:30 pm

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

I Just Don’t Get Them! How many times have you said that to yourself or a friend? Weather it is in the family or on the job, figuring out the ‘other’ generations can be a challenge. Effectively navigating this generational divide is vital to the success of any business and the people working there. With 4 distinct generations working side by side, unprecedented conflict and concern have stirred up the workplace. We must learn to deal with issues such as differing values and seemingly incompatible views on the work ethic, teamwork, leadership, and loyalty.

Learn the secrets to Bridging the Generational Divide!

Gain insights into the different generations; Share concrete examples and approaches you can use right away; Discover how to build connections across the divide and boost employee performance and retention; and Laugh a lot!

About the Presenter: Marcia Jackson

Marcia has been a trainer, facilitator, speaker, and management consulting for 16 years working with large and small organizations. She increases productivity with training that sticks. Her programs energize audiences to retain and apply new skills with interactive, high-energy, hands-on, and practical tools. Her clients invite her back again and again because she wows them with her energy, excitement, and insights while solving their business problems.

She is a certified trainer and facilitator with special training in the Five Factor Model of Personality, Skilled Facilitation, Organizational Development, Training and Development and Interactive Instructional Design. She has a B.A. in Sociology. Ms. Jackson has served on numerous boards, including the Charlotte Area Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) for 5 years. She was the NAWBO Team Builder of the Year and was named the Member of the Year for National Speakers Association/Carolinas.

Lunch is provided so please RSVP to admin@c-dcc.org by January 11, 2010.

Make your reservations now to join the Diversity Council of the Carolinas for this exciting and relevant program!

*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.