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Interpersonal Skills

Working with Generational Divides

When: Apr 25, 2024

8:30 to 12:30

Cost: $100

Instructor

Randy Wahlen

Location(s)

Taylorsville

USU Distance Campus
920 W Levoy Dr
Taylorsville, Utah 84123
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24 spot(s) still available.

Course Description

“Millennials are ruining America!” “Generation X is out of touch!” “Ok, Boomer!”

Throughout history, every generation has believed that subsequent age groups are unworthy of carrying the torch, while the younger generation actively hopes the old folks will just get out of the way. With the technological boom of the early 2000s, never has this generational divide in the workplace been more noticeable than today. This presentation will examine the important role that two critical leadership qualities, empathy and perspective, play in our daily interactions with our colleagues. It will also consider the differences between the generations, why the divide seems so great, and what, if anything, we can do about it.

Registration Notes

Notification of cancellation must be received prior to registration deadline. Substitutions may be made at any time. Please notify us of any changes.

Road Scholar

This course fulfills a Level 2 requirement for the Road Scholar program.