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From Typewriters to iPads: How Generational Diversity is Transforming the Workplace

Categories: TAHRA Learning Lab

Presented by Bill Fournet
The Persimmon Group

Do you ever feel misunderstood by other generations? At times, have you also felt that you didn't understand the people you interact with, whether they were co-workers or family members? You are not alone! Now more than ever, generational gaps are very distinct, and how we get along with one another and work together can be either hindered or helped by these generational understandings. Change is spanning the generations - from Baby Boomers to Digital Natives (AKA Gen Z). The distinctions between them - their cultures, their expectations, their styles and their "toys" - have never been so sharp and diverse.

How do you create a high-performing, multi-generational team? This engaging session will help participants gain an understanding about generational differences and learn practical techniques for how to effectively interact and manage each generation. Bill will provide the latest business management approaches, and participants will develop skills to create a collaborative environment among multigenerational team members. In addition, participants will explore how each generation views current technology dilemmas, in the areas of hiring, privacy, and productivity. This generational diversity course will enable attendees to harness their team members' strengths and understand their various drivers.

Learner Objectives:

  • Understand each generation's motivators, expectations, and work styles.
  • Learn how to create high-performing, multigenerational teams.
  • Leverage collaborative techniques to engage your team

Session Benefits:

  • Identify and understand the different generational management trends
  • Understand each generation's drivers to help prevent future misunderstandings
  • Leverage the generational perspectives to enhance team performance
  • Develop techniques for creating a collaborative, multigenerational environment
  • Have clarity about other generations that will help your interactions be more cohesive and successful with your team, your project, and with others

Bill Fournet is the President and CEO of The Persimmon Group, the award-winning management consulting firm he founded in 2004. Persimmon consults clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to mid-sized businesses in various industry verticals. Bill loves to solve complex problems for organizations of all sizes.

Bill is a sought-after speaker on Generational Diversity, Leadership and Project Management, who believes "we are in the midst of a great transformation." From technology to generational issues, Bill analyzes workforce trends to help you understand the future of work and how to stay ahead in times of uncertainty.

Bill's experience in managing high-performance teams has directly influenced the unique business philosophy and atmosphere that has created one of the leading small businesses today.  The Persimmon Group was awarded the Blue Ribbon by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for its success as one of the leading small businesses in America in multiple years. The Persimmon Group was also named multiple years to the Inc. 500/5000 list for the U.S. Fastest Growing Companies. The Persimmon Group has received the Families and Work Institute's 2013 Effective and Flexible Workplace Award, and also received the 2016 Arrowhead Award for the Oklahoma Professional Business of the Year.

Bill earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and a master's degree from Oklahoma State University. He has been honored as the Small Business Person of the Year by Tulsa's Metro Chamber of Commerce and is a two-time honoree for "Most Admired CEO" in Oklahoma.

Bill currently serves as a Member, Board of Directors at Boy Scouts of America, Indian Nations. He and his wife, Christy, reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma and have three sons.

TAHRA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. This program is valid for 2.00 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.

This event is approved for HRCI credits

This Program has been approved for 2.0 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

HR Certification Institute’s® (www.HRCI.org) official seal confirms that TAHRA meets the criteria for pre-approved recertification credit(s) for any of HRCI’s eight credentials, including SPHR® and PHR®.

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May 26, 2016 | 2 - 4 p.m.

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OSU Tulsa North Hall - Room 108
700 North Greenwood Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74106

OSU Tulsa North Hall - Room 108
700 North Greenwood Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74106