Managing Across Generations: A Diversity Paradigm

Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 9 a.m. - Noon

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Hosted by North Park University, Chicago, IL

Half-Day Workshop: $90

3 CEUs

About this Session: Organizations are increasingly grappling with a changing workforce demographic fueled by generational differences. The key to effectively managing this diversity is to take advantage of the differences in values, skills, expectations and experiences that each generation offers. While the thought of Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers collaborating and even celebrating their work styles may on its surface present a challenge, there is an opportunity to transform this thinking into a value proposition. Discover the advantages of not only identifying differences, but more importantly leveraging them as an asset to your culture and mission, resulting in increased success in your organization’s work.

Who Should Participate: Executive directors and supervisory staff

About the Presenter:  Shannon Deamer, M.A., Senior Manager, Chicago branch of Careers In Nonprofits (CNP), oversees the strategic growth of the Temporary and Permanent staffing divisions and daily operations of the office. Shannon is a vibrant and strategic professional who believes strongly in following your dreams and doing what you love, a belief she carries into her work at CNP. Under her leadership, the Temp and Perm divisions have seen tremendous growth her first year at CNP, yielding a 100% increase in direct hire placements. Shannon has also facilitated some of these searches at a record pace, leading to accepted job offers in less than two months. Her competence in a demanding market has led to repeat business with clients. She holds both her BS in Psychology and BA in Sociology from University of New Orleans, in addition to an MA in Industrial/Organization Psychology from Louisiana Tech University. Most recently, Shannon completed her coursework toward a Doctorate in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is ABD status. Shannon is also a Certified Staffing Professional as well as a Certified Search Consultant with the American Staffing Association.