Bridging the Gap: Leading Effective Intergenerational Teams

In today's workplace, managing teams often means navigating a multi-generational landscape. This dynamic workshop equips leaders with the tools to overcome challenges and unlock the power of diversity. We'll delve into the characteristics, values, and communication styles of different generations, helping you bridge the gap and foster a culture of inclusion. You'll learn to develop effective communication strategies, delegate tasks that leverage strengths, and navigate conflict constructively. By the end, you'll be equipped with actionable strategies to lead high-performing intergenerational team and create a harmonious work environment where everyone thrives.

What You Will Learn

1. Identify the core characteristics, values, and communication styles of different generations in the workforce. 

2. List ways of creating effective communication strategies and plans for different generations in your team

How You Will Learn: 

You will join live, online, instructor-led sessions that blend theory with real-world application: 

  • Expert-Led Workshops: Learn directly from a seasoned practitioner.
  • Hands-On Case Studies: Apply frameworks in small-group exercises.
  • Personalized Feedback: Receive tailored coaching to refine your work.
  • Live Q&A & Networking: Dive deeper with peers and the instructor.
  • Ongoing Resources: Access slide decks, templates and an online forum to reinforce your learning.

 

Who This Course is for

 This course is designed for professionals who lead or work within multigenerational teams, including: 

  • People managers who want to improve team dynamics and productivity across age groups
  • HR professionals focused on fostering inclusive, collaborative workplace cultures
  • Project leads and supervisors looking to boost engagement and performance in cross-generational teams
  • Emerging leaders seeking to develop foundational leadership skills in today’s diverse workforce
  • Anyone responsible for team development, conflict resolution, or employee communication 

Whether you're leading a start-up team or managing departments in a large organization, if you're navigating generational differences, this course is for you.

Why take this course: 

  • Today’s workplace includes up to five generations—each with distinct communication styles, values, and expectations
  • Misunderstandings and misalignment across age groups can cause productivity loss, disengagement, and conflict
  • You’ll gain the tools and confidence to transform generational diversity into a strategic advantage

Instructor Bio

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Maria Kilina, MBA, ACC

Maria is an executive coach, facilitator, and instructor with over 15 years of corporate experience in strategy, business and corporate development, leadership. As an ICF-certified coach and business educator, she blends academic insight with practical expertise to help individuals and organizations thrive. maria holds an MBA and a Certificate in Organizational Coaching from University of British Columbia, as well as EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 certifications - coaching based on the EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence model assessments. 

Her passion is to combine business acumen, coaching, and emotional intelligence skills in developing mindful, inspiring leaders who generate growth in their teams and lead with emotional intelligence.