11/13/2024

Dear faculty and staff colleagues,

Do you ever find yourself wondering how to connect with colleagues from different generations? Are you tired of seeing headlines that stereotype entire age groups? Do you feel like people make assumptions about you and your work ethic based on your generation?

While popular media would have us believe that Millennials are "entitled," Gen X is "apathetic," Boomers are “out of touch,” and Gen Z is "difficult," we know there’s more to the story—and more potential for connection. Let’s set aside the memes, stereotypes, and misconceptions to discover how generational diversity can strengthen our teams. Let’s cut through the clutter, and learn how to harness the power of age diversity with:

Generations at Work: Fostering Belonging on Intergenerational Teams
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

Join Megan Gerhardt, professor of management and leadership at the Farmer School of Business at Miami University when she visits campus for a keynote address followed by breakout sessions. Gerhardt co-authored the book Gentelligence: A Revolutionary Approach to Leading an Intergenerational Workforce. Her academic and industry work and deep understanding of the higher education landscape make her the ideal person to ensure an engaging, insightful experience for faculty and staff.

Keynote Address with Prof. Gerhardt
9–10:30 a.m. 
Schneebeck Concert Hall

Breakout Session for Managers/Supervisors/Faculty
11 a.m.–Noon  
Trimble Forum  

Breakout Session Open to All
11 a.m.–Noon
Tahoma Room

Learn more about Prof. Gerhardt at profgerhardt.com.

For 2025, we are reviving a proud campus tradition where faculty and staff set aside time to explore a topic of campus impact together. This Day of Learning is part of the 2025 Professional Development and Enrichment Conference hosted by Human Resources the week of January 13, 2025. These events support our shared goals for professional development, work with students, and engagement with one another, as outlined in Goal III of the Leadership for a Changing World Strategic Plan. Pre-registration for the keynote address and breakout sessions is not required, but we ask that you please RSVP so that we can properly prepare for attendees. More information about the complete Professional Development and Enrichment Conference will be announced soon

We look forward to learning with you in January!

Sincerely,

Nancy Nieraeth, SHRM-SCP | Chief People Officer