Bridging the Great Generational Divide?

Bridging the Great Generational Divide?

In our modern era of constant change, organizations face unprecedented challenges, particularly in leadership. These challenges were crystallized during one of my profound conversations with my stepson, Alexander—a quintessential Millennial leader. As a leadership executive overseeing a vast team in the NSW government, Alexander exemplifies the defining traits of his generation: collaboration, purpose-driven action, and an unrelenting drive for self-improvement.

My super smart stepson, Alexander and me

During our discussions, Alexander illuminated a pressing challenge he faces daily—keeping his team engaged amidst a rapidly shifting workforce. With Baby Boomers retiring en masse, his department grapples with the loss of critical institutional knowledge and experience. Meanwhile, Millennials and Gen Z leaders like Alexander are left to navigate the complexities of change management, including a notable reluctance among team members to take ownership or embrace innovation.

As we spoke, he confessed that bridging the generational divide within his workforce is no easy feat. This divide—what I now call “The Great Generational Divide”—is one of the most significant challenges facing organizations today.

Inspired by my conversations with Alexander, I embarked on extensive research, synthesizing insights from my four decades of entrepreneurship and the latest data into actionable strategies for addressing this divide. This effort has culminated in my new keynote Bridging the Great Generational Divide?: Leading Fearlessly into the Future.


I’ll debut this presentation at the Beyond Boundaries Ovations Showcase in Brisbane where I’ll explore how leaders can harness their unique generational traits to foster collaboration and champion their teams. Watch this 90sec video to find out more about my presentation.

This FREE event brings together renowned speakers who will share actionable insights to elevate managerial effectiveness, resilience, and fearless leadership.

EVENT DETAILS: Date:?Tuesday 10 December 2024

Arrival Time:?2:45 PM

Event Time:?3 PM - 5PM,

Networking time:?5PM - 6PM?(with wine and Canapés)

Location:?Cliftons Brisbane

Address:?Level 24, 288 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

?If you’re a speaker bureau consultant, agent, event professional, or professional conference organiser looking for speakers for your 2025 lineup or a leader seeking strategies to unite multigenerational teams, this event is for you.

Register now to secure your spot!


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Diane Demetre

https://www.dianedemetre.com/

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Andrew Ford

Strategic Marketer, helping services businesses capture and promote their value online to e-ttract more clients, staff and partnerships

1 天前

Great post Diane! We can learn a lot from our younger generation if we listen and are open to change.

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Cheryl Patterson, RN, MSN, MBA, PhD

Transformative Coach for Autoimmune Warriors | Health Coach | Empowering clients to overcome autoimmune challenges through personalized habit change and goal-setting. Unlock healing, energy & purpose in all areas of life

2 天前

Love this! Generational differences can be such a strength when we embrace diverse perspectives. Having open, honest conversations can be key to thriving together—especially when navigating complex health challenges that impact both personal and professional life.?

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Dee Hunter

Global Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Author, Conscious Leader, Writer, Researcher, Well-Being & Behavioural Change Expert, Psycho Social Workplace Advisor: ANZ/SINGAPORE/USA/CANADA/UK

2 天前

They flew here !!!

Dee Hunter

Global Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Author, Conscious Leader, Writer, Researcher, Well-Being & Behavioural Change Expert, Psycho Social Workplace Advisor: ANZ/SINGAPORE/USA/CANADA/UK

2 天前

It’s ironic I’ve just attended an Aussie think tank on key pain points and I bought up generational diversity along similar lines … gen z are moving into leadership roles with a whole different set of values that millennials and early boomers even Gen X and Y ….. and it’s creating friction —- reverse mentoring and curious collaboration seems to be part of the solution

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