Generational Differences in the Workplace
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On August 1, 2017 York East Rotary welcomed guest speakers, MaryRose Ritter and Samm Smeltzer to their weekly breakfast meeting at Heritage Hills. The guests are from LeadershipArts Associates who specialize in enhancing performance in the workplace. Their presentation reviewed Generations in the workplace and the diversity created by our relationships and world events and available technology experienced during our childhood.  We are forced to come together in the workplace where we share similarities but also encounter differences. The “x” symbol was used to represent growing apart or conflict in that direction. Working towards common goals needs to be the dedication, despite our differences. Photo: Demonstrating "X" interaction are Rotarians, Diane Yocum (left) and Jeff Kile (right) |  Photo: Explaining the "X" concept are MaryRose Ritter (left) and Samm Smeltzer (right) from LeadershipArts Assoc. |
 To deal with disengagement in the workplace, the “Y” symbol to indicates bringing together of individuals, goals, and plans - a commitment to making it work The entire team’s input should be sought in planning on how to best achieve the goals. Periodic follow-up meetings are designed to keep everyone on track and involved. The strategic plan and goals of the organization need to be communicated to the team as well as why the organization is striving to meet these goals. Both your team and leadership need to be held accountable to meeting the established goals. Photo: the "Y" concept
|  Finally, ongoing communication and updates are important for everyone on the team to receive. Ultimately, in order for these steps to successfully occur, an awareness of differences within the team and a genuine commitment to bringing everyone to a “Y” path needs to happen. Developing an “action plan” and coaching for this to occur is the expertise of their company, LeadershipArts Assoc Photo: demonstrating the "Y" concept are Rotarians left, Diane Yocum and middle, Jeff Kile under the watchful eye of LeadershipArts, MaryRose Ritter, far right |