How to Manage Generation X Employees : Leadership Development Training

How to Manage Generation X Employees

Overview:

Examine Generation X; who are they, what makes them that way, and the challenges and benefits they have brought to the forefront of today's workplace. Learn proven strategies on how to get along with others at work who have a different view of and approach to work-life. Techniques on managing and motivating Generation X-ers are included.

Audience:

Leadership and Management Professionals

Prerequisites

None.

Course duration:

Half day

Course outline:

1. Four generations at work

The changing face of the workplace
Rules of the work world
Four generations
Who do you know?

2. Who is Generation X?

Generation X, up close
What created the Gen X mold?
The results; What are the stereotypes
Contributions
Fact or Fiction

3. Working together

Respectful communication
Sticky situations
Giving and receiving feedback

4. Managing and motivating Generation X

Managing Gen X-ers
Lighting a fire under Gen X employees
The Gen X managers
Reasons to appreciate Gen X-ers in the workplace
Similarities and differences
Creating an action plan