Speeches and Workshops
Known from coast to coast for their expertise, professionalism, customized content, and humor, BridgeWorks’ keynote speakers Lynne Lancaster, David Stillman, and newcomer Seth Mattison get audiences tuned in and turned on as they enlighten, motivate, and offer practical solutions for solving the generational issues that plague today’s workplace and marketplace.
Backed by years of experience, supported by solid research, and enhanced by a vibrant selection of multimedia images including PowerPoint slides, movie clips, and TV commercials, our speeches and workshops illustrate who the generations are, why they clash, and what everyone can do to bridge the gaps. Tailoring is our Hallmark: Speakers work with clients to tie into meeting themes and address specific challenges facing each audience, whether they revolve around leadership/management issues, building stronger teams, or reaching four generations of customers.
What’s more, our speakers are multigenerational. Baby Boomer Lynne, Generation Xer David, and now Millennial Seth share insights and perspectives from diverse viewpoints, bringing incomparable credibility and richness to their messages. All three are trend watchers and deeply committed to helping organizations achieve higher productivity, improved morale and better retention rates.
BridgeWorks’ philosophy is that every generation has a valid point of view. Our goal is to impart a clear understanding of how organizations can identify and bridge the gaps that could have significant bottom line effects on business performance.
A BridgeWorks presentation will teach audiences how to…
- Understand the four generations they work with daily—Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Generation Xers and Millennials.
- Recognize the stereotypes that prevent us from understanding a different generation.
- Identify “ClashPoints®” that cause worker dissatisfaction and attrition.
- Calculate the costs of failing to bridge critical generation gaps at work.
- Communicate effectively with all four generations of staff, co-workers, and customers.
- Develop specific approaches for successfully recruiting, retaining, motivating and managing a multi-generational workforce.
- Understand the importance of succession planning and knowledge transfer and how employees at every level in the organization can play a critical role.
- Evaluate and make changes in an organization’s culture that will enable all generations to thrive.
Customization
Customization is BridgeWorks’ hallmark. Programs are individually tailored through a detailed process that includes a pre-program questionnaire, interviews with selected leaders/employees, and research into each client’s industry and issues. We review websites, ad campaigns, recruiting brochures, and other relevant materials for generational examples that will enhance learning. And if appropriate, we look at similar organizations as a way of benchmarking.