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Course detail: Bridging the Generational Gap: Working Better Together

Course Description:

With younger generations entering the workforce and others stepping into leadership roles, organizations benefit from understanding and leveraging the unique strengths each generation brings. This course explores the positive characteristics of emerging professionals and their contributions to organizational success. Participants will study generational differences, including how upbringing has shaped workplace behaviors and attitudes. Building on this foundation, the session examines evidence-based strategies for recruiting, retaining, motivating, and developing the next generation of leaders to meet the demands of today and the future.

Core Competencies:

Managing Self - Participants will harness one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.
Managing Projects - Participants will demonstrate strong communication skills to convey messages effectively to share their vision, goals, ideas, and issues.
Leading People - Participants will lead and engage people to maximize organizational performance.
Managing Programs - Participants will use their knowledge, skills, and qualities to effectively perform the functions associated with management in their work environment.
Leading Organizations - Participants will appraise and adopt the duties and behaviors incumbent upon a law enforcement leader who acts in ways that support the needs of their organization, community, and profession.

Instructional Methods:

Interactive Lecture: Gain insights through engaging presentations and discussions.
Small Group Discussions: Share perspectives and learn collaboratively.

Who Should Attend:

Law enforcement professionals of all ranks and ages.
Leaders and team members interested in understanding and working effectively with different generations.

Course Requirements:

100% Attendance and Active Participation

Fitness Requirements and Expectation of Physical Risk: Sedentary

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Session Information: SL26009F

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 09/29/25 and ending on 09/29/25

Times:

08:00am-05:00pm CDT

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Price:

Registration Fee : $50.00

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Participants are responsible for their own meals, lodging and travel. Please dress in layers, as the temperature in the room may be difficult to adjust. The session begins at 8:00AM and is estimated to end at 5:00PM. On-site registration will begin at 7:30AM.

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Brenda Dietzman

Biography:

Col. BrendaDietzman (Ret.) is a recruiting and retention subject matter expert for theInternational Association of Chiefs of Police and the American JailAssociation. She has written several articles for professional magazines andhas presented on this subject at numerous national conferences.

In 2019, sheretired from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office in Wichita, Kansas as theundersheriff in charge of jail operations. She oversaw two facilities with atotal population of 1400+ inmates, 300+ employees and a $40 million budget.During her time in law enforcement, she also served as the captain in charge ofthe Patrol Division and the Judicial Division, a lieutenant in both the PatrolDivision and the Special Projects Unit, a Community Policing sergeant,detective, and a road patrol deputy. She has over 28 years of law enforcementand corrections experience.

She is anIADLEST internationally certified trainer and has presented to national andinternational audiences for both private and public sector organizations.

Facility Detail

University of Kansas Edwards Campus

12600 Quivira Rd

Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 10 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.