Turning generational difference into team strength.
In today’s workplace, five generations work side by side — each shaped by different experiences, values, and expectations. 5G Connection: Helping a Multi-Generational Workforce Thrive explores how to bridge these differences and turn them into strengths. Participants will examine the forces that shaped each generation, address ageism and common stereotypes, and gain practical strategies to build trust and strengthen communication across age groups.
What You’ll Learn
Topics covered include:
- Describe the defining characteristics of the five generations in today’s workforce
- Recognize how generational experiences influence workplace expectations and behaviors
- Identify and address age-related stereotypes and misconceptions
- Apply listening strategies to build trust across generations
- Strengthen communication and collaboration within multi-generational teams
Christa Kirby
VP of Talent Development and Global Practice Director for Management and Leadership at CEG
A licensed psychotherapist, Christa Kirby integrates her global experience as a mental health professional with her passion for holistically developing leaders and teams. For the last 25 years, she has been designing and delivering impactful learning experiences to companies, nonprofits, and non-governmental organizations all over the world.
Christa has also played a pivotal role in various national and global initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, civil society building, and conflict resolution. Her work has taken her across North America, throughout Western and Northern Europe, and to countries including Afghanistan, Bosnia, Croatia, Romania, Estonia, Ethiopia, India, and Singapore.