Dr. Karyn Gordon

Many Gen X, Boomer & Traditionalist managers admit that they are puzzled trying to figure out how to effectively lead Gen Y’s. The great news is that Gen Y’s are not only open to learning), but they are also hungry to advance professionally. In addition, they have many outstanding and often overlooked skills that many organizations don’t fully utilize. In this keynote, Karyn Gordon will help you to understand the “cultural DNA” of all five generations. She will highlight how different Gen Y is from previous generations, and why employers should focus on leading them effectively.

Gen Y’s are hungry for feedback. Like other generations, they want to know how they are performing at work. Unfortunately, research tells us that many managers often don’t know how to give feedback effectively. Gen Y’s often complain that their performance reviews are too vague and infrequent to be effective. Without proper training, organizations run the risk of seeing their Gen Y’s disengaging or quitting altogether because of infrequent or ineffective feedback. Learning how to give and receive feedback is at the cornerstone of effective managing and leading for all generations.

Engagement drives performance, job satisfaction, culture and retention. While many progressive companies understand why engagement is important, they are often unsure about how they can improve it within their organization. Maximizing engagement helps to inspire us and raise our energy levels at work and at home.