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Presented by Nancy Gunter, SPHR
YMCA of Greater Tulsa

This is the first time in American history that we have had five different generations in the workplace. Generational differences at work can affect everything, including recruiting, building teams, dealing with change, motivating, managing, and maintaining and increasing productivity. Each generation has distinct attitudes, behaviors, expectations, habits and motivational buttons.

Join us at our January Lab as Nancy Gunter presents on the 5 generations and what makes each different.  This lab will assist HR professionals in establishing strategic relationships with key individuals in the organization and influence organizational decision-making. Nancy will also share what it takes to establish relationships/alliances with other employees or management and what each person, based on their generation, might be looking for in a work type relationship. You will also hear from each generation as they express their beliefs about certain topics and struggles they encounter with different generations. With increased knowledge of the 5 generations, attendees will learn how to motivate and manage individuals based on how different generations listen and communicate, thus minimizing major confrontations and misunderstandings in your organization.

Nancy Gunter has been involved with non-profits, specifically the YMCA, for the past 25+ years. She started in 1984 as a volunteer basketball coach for 2nd and 3rd graders. After graduating from Mississippi University for Women she worked for non-profits in North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, California, and now Oklahoma. Nancy is the Sr. VP of Leadership for the YMCA of Greater Tulsa and handles HR, Risk Management, and staff development. Her passion lies in staff development and specifically developing young staff into great leaders.

In May 2008 Nancy finished her Master's Degree from Springfield College in Organizational Management & Leadership. Her graduate project was on retaining the generations through supervision where she did research for two years on the four generations at work. Nancy has also done extensive study for the last 15 years on Emotional Intelligence and the impact it has on the work environment.  

Due to her love for adventure and activity, Nancy has traveled extensively reaching 5 continents and helping to establish YMCA partnerships in Zimbabwe and Latvia. Nancy also enjoys all types of sports and continues to participate in sprint, Olympic, and 1/2 Ironman triathlons.