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In today’s workforce, there are five distinct generations that impact unique values, expectations, and work styles. This diversity can lead to opportunities and challenges. Working in a multigenerational team impacts differences in motivation, rewards, feedback and recognition preferences. This class is designed to provide participants with best practices for communicating and collaborating across the generations.
- Professionals looking to better understand the communication differences between generations
- Managers who work with multigenerational teams
Key learning objectives:
- Identify the generational differences in the workplace and understand each generation's unique characteristics and values, including Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation.
- Analyze the impact of generational differences on communication styles, work ethics, motivation, and expectations and how these differences can cause conflicts and challenges in the workplace.
Upon completion of this class you will learn to:
- Develop effective strategies for communicating and collaborating across generational differences.
Upcoming Course Schedule
There are no scheduled sections of this course. Please join our interest list for more information about new programs & upcoming sections of this learning.
Format
Credential
No credential provided.
Prerequisites:
Learners will be expected to possess:
- Basic computer skills
- English language proficiency
Technical Requirements for Brightspace
Computer Requirements:
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Learners will require access to a computer with high-speed internet access.
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Class is delivered online through Microsoft Teams for class meetings.
Microsoft Teams Requirements:
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A link will be provided through email prior to the first day of class
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Once you register for this class you will be issued a UWinID. Please activate your UWinID as soon as possible. Document your UWinID and password as you will need it to access Teams. If you have any issues, please contact continue@uwindsor.ca.
Course Fees
Fee: $69 + HST per registration.
Full refund 7 days before the start of the course, minus a $25.00 administration fee. Please review our Registration and Refund Policies for more information.
Discounts
UWindsor staff, students, alumni, and Hire UWindsor partners are eligible for a discount. For leaders in their organization who wish to send their team, group rates are available. Email continue@uwindsor.ca for details.
Funding
No funding options available.
Diana Sarkis
Diana Sarkis currently works as a Sessional Instructor at the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor. She teaches courses at the Master of Business (MBA) and the undergraduate program in the Management and Labour areas.
Diana operates as an HR Consultant, where she partners with organizations throughout Canada to provide expertise in compensation, training and development, recruitment and outplacement services. She previously worked in the field of human resources in a full-time capacity in various sectors, including manufacturing, professional services and the broader public sector. Through her employment experience, Diana has gained extensive experience in labour relations, recruitment, training and development and strategic human resources practices.
Diana completed a Master of Industrial Relations (MIR), a specialized advanced degree in human resources and labour relations, at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. She completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor. Diana also holds a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation through the Human Resources Professional Association. She has served the HR community as the Chair of the Human Resources Professional Association of Windsor.
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