December 2009 Chapter Meeting Topic: Leading the Next Generation: Do You Know the Rules?
Event Date: Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 at 6:00pm Current Agenda: Topic: Leading the Next Generation: Do You Know the Rules? On October 15, 2007, it was reported that the first Baby Boomer, born one second after midnight on January 1, 1946, filed for Social Security via the internet. This marked the beginning of what experts termed the “Silver Tsunami,” and they predicted consequences for every workplace in America. However, thanks to changed economic times, it has created a new diversity challenge -- for the first time in our history, U.S. workplaces are faced with the reality of integrating four (very) different, generations to find both productivity and high customer service outcomes. To enhance the challenge, most organizations are just now feeling like Generation X has “settled down,” and here comes Generation Y, the Millennials, with their very different set of “rules” to get work done. To tap the potential and master the challenges of this emerging workplace from both the perspectives of an employee and a customer service provider, we must first recognize what makes us different, as well as what makes us the same. This workshop provides an interactive and engaging look at the four generations, and present and discuss the tools to consider to best handle the emerging work environment. About our Speaker: Elizabeth C.S. Jamison Elizabeth C.S. Jamison is the new Director of Radford University’s Master of Business Administration Program (RU MBA). Ms. Jamison has been with Radford University in a variety of capacities since 2000. As RU MBA Director, she is dedicated to enabling our students, faculty, and community to jointly “Experience Business” globally, actively, and entrepreneurially through redesigned RU MBA programs that promote excellence, commitment, compassion, and partnership for all our stakeholders. In her former position as the Director of RU’s Leadership Development Center (RU LDC), she sought to provide the region with economic development opportunities through organizational consulting and customized leadership development programs. The focus of Ms. Jamison’s work with the RU LDC was developing leadership capabilities that enable organizations to meet tomorrow’s challenges with today’s people. Ms. Jamison has over 17 years experience in the fields of training, consulting, and education. She is a graduate of James Madison University (B.A. in Cultural Anthropology) and Vanderbilt University (M.B.A. in Human Resources and Organizational Behavior). She is presently a student in Virginia Tech’s ASPECT Graduate Certificate program. Register online! (Note: Registration closes 5 PM Monday, 12/7/09) You MUST pre-register for the December dinner meeting so that we can give an accurate headcount to the caterers. Unfortunately, walk-up registrations cannot be accommodated. Remember, we are a secure eCommerce site. Holiday Dinner: 3-entree buffet, Fresh garden salad with a selection of dressings Starters: Fresh Salad with Dressings Three different Entrees: 1. Grilled Breast of Chicken servedi with a Wild Mushroom Sauce 2. Sliced Roast Beef Sirloin served in a Bordelaise Sauce 3. Vegetarian Lasagna Accompaniments: Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Medley of Steamed Vegetables Misc: Freshly baked rolls and butter Dessert: Table of assorted desserts Freshly brewed coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and assorted Hot and Iced Teas Logistics: Holiday Inn Valley View – (Previously Clarion)
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