PROF 7104 - Multigenerational Workplaces
Course Description
In today’s workforce, there are five distinct generations that impact unique values, expectations, and work styles. This diversity can lead to opportunities and challenges. Working in a multigenerational team impacts differences in motivation, rewards, feedback and recognition preferences. This class is designed to provide participants with best practices for communicating and collaborating across the generations.
- Identify the generational differences in the workplace and understand each generation's unique characteristics and values, including Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation.
- Analyze the impact of generational differences on communication styles, work ethics, motivation, and expectations and how these differences can cause conflicts and challenges in the workplace.
- Develop effective strategies for communicating and collaborating across generational differences.
Notes
Computer Requirements:
- Learners will require access to a computer with high-speed internet access.
- Class is delivered online through Microsoft Teams for class meetings.
Microsoft Teams Requirements:
- A link will be provided through email prior to the first day of class
- Once you register for this class you will be issued a UWinID. Please activate your UWinID as soon as possible. Document your UWinID and password as you will need it to access Teams. If you have any issues, please contact continue@uwindsor.ca.