NextGen Leadership: Unlocking the Strengths of a Multigenerational Team
Member Price $49
Non-Member Price $59
Overview
“NextGen Leadership: Unlocking the Strengths of a Multigenerational Team” explores how to maximize the productivity and engagement of teams spanning five workplace generations. Attendees will discover practical approaches for leveraging generational diversity, improving communication, and fostering team cohesion in evolving hybrid and remote work environments. A key issue discussed is viewing what all generations have in common. The session utilizes real-life case studies and interactive exercises to help attendees analyze generational perspectives, identify shared motivators, and address challenges unique to today’s multigenerational workforce. By participating, professionals will gain actionable insights and tools to enhance collaboration, motivation, and retention across all age groups.
Highlights
· Addressing stereotypes, dispelling myths, and building bridges between generational perspectives. · Key generational differences in attitudes, communication styles, and workplace expectations. · The impact of shifting demographics and hybrid work environments on team performance. · Core values and motivators shared across generations to drive engagement. · Approaches for supporting mental health and well-being across the workforce. · Practical tactics for flexible leadership and cross-generational collaboration. · Recognition, reward, and retention strategies tailored to diverse employee needs. · Real-life case studies demonstrating successful multigenerational leadership in challenging environments.
Prerequisites
Experience in the accounting and finance field.
Designed For
· Finance Managers and Controllers: Leaders responsible for guiding diverse teams toward high performance in a dynamic workplace. · Accounting Supervisors and Senior Accountants: Professionals aiming to foster collaboration and engagement across generatio
Objectives
- Analyze generational differences and their impact on communication, collaboration, and productivity in accounting and finance teams.
- Identify shared values and motivators across generational groups to foster team engagement and cohesion.
- Apply effective and differentiated recognition and reward techniques for maximizing retention and motivating high performers of all ages.
- Choose strategies to address mental health, well-being, and engagement challenges prevalent in multigenerational teams.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Karl Ahlrichs, SHRM-SCP, Business Learning Institute
Karl Ahlrichs is a Human Capital expert in the people side of finance and accounting and holds the highest certifications of the Human Capital field. Involved with the AICPA for 15 years as a content provider and thought leader, with a focus on Ethics and Critical Thinking. Karl is currently a contributor to the AICPA and Business Learning Institute catalog of continuing education and is a contributing author to the Journal of Accountancy. Karl has direct experience in with the strategies accounting and finance needs to recover from the impact of COVID. He is one of fewer than 800 speaking professionals who are currently qualified as Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association and routinely presents to business and industry audiences on challenging subjects.
Non-Member Price $59
Member Price $49