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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
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email CPSL or call 620.694.1411 at least three weeks before the first day of the event. Some events may require notice earlier than three weeks and require you contact a specific individual; if so, that information is provided in the event-specific information.
