Course ID: NGLTEAM

NextGen Leadership: Unlocking the Strengths of a Multigenerational Team

“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.

In-person and live webcast CPE credit: 2.0 – 4.0 hours
Webcast and On-Demand CPE credit: coming soon

Learning Objectives

By participating in this session, attendees will be able to:

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.

Major Topics

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.

Advanced Preparations

None

Who Should Attend

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 generational lines.
Human Resources and People Operations Staff: Individuals ensuring fair, inclusive, and motivating employee experiences for all generations.
Ideal participants are those involved in recruitment, team leadership, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives in accounting or finance settings.

Fields of Study

Personnel/Human Resources

Prerequisites

Experience in the accounting and finance field.

Provider

Business Learning Institute

CPE Credits

4.0

Level

Intermediate

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