Special Monday Announcement


A Special Monday Announcement: You Asked, I Answered!

I have heard a lot recently on the challenges of leading and managing multigenerational teams. As much as you have learned about the generations, you want to know what you can do better to create better teams and be a better leader.


I heard you loud and clear. So I am happy to announce that we have planned a dynamic, hands-on workshop to unlock collaboration, communication, and performance across your multi-generational teams. Led with a special focus on Gen Z, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to improve leadership, teamwork, and engagement across generations.

Bring your teams for a practical, idea-filled day of discussion, case studies, and collaborative exercises.

The Details:

When and Where:

  • June 23, 2026
  • 8:30am-Noon
  • Warm Hearth Village, Blacksburg, VA

What You’ll Gain:

  • Insight into what truly defines each generation at work
  • A deeper understanding of motivations, expectations, and work styles
  • Proven techniques to bridge communication gaps
  • Practical tools to lead up, down, and across generations
  • Actionable strategies you can implement immediately

What You’ll Get:

  • 3.5 Hours of content, fun, learning and connection
  • Workbook with ideas and actions to continue learning
  • Book: The Future Begins with Z, by Tim Elmore (A 29.99 value!)
  • Eligible for 3 SHRM PDC’s

Agenda:

  • 8:15 Registration Begins
  • 8:30-9am Breakfast and Facilitated Table Topics
  • 9-9:45 What are Generations Anyway?
  • 9:45-10:15 Case Studies
  • 10:15-10:30 Break
  • 10:30-11:30 Leading up and down the generations
  • 11:30-11:50 Case Studies
  • 11:50-Noon Wrap Up & Key Takeaways
  • Noon- Dismiss

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