SPARK Lead | Understanding Generational Differences

SPARK Lead is a virtual event series designed to support growing companies in the greater Ann Arbor region by offering insights and strategies on effective leadership, team development, and workplace culture.

Whether you’re an executive, HR professional, team leader, or someone who champions positive change, SPARK Lead provides practical tools to help you build strong, collaborative teams where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Session Overview:
Today’s multigenerational workplace presents unprecedented opportunities for innovation, creativity, and competitive advantage when effectively managed. This enlightening session examines how generational perspectives shape workplace values, communication preferences, and approaches to collaboration. Moving beyond stereotypes, participants will explore practical strategies to bridge generational differences, leverage complementary strengths, and create inclusive team environments where diverse viewpoints drive organizational performance and employee engagement.

In this session, participants will:

• Analyze the historical and cultural forces that have shaped each generation’s unique workplace perspectives.
• Distinguish between genuine generational differences and individual preferences that influence work styles.
• Develop tailored communication approaches that resonate effectively across generational boundaries.
• Design collaborative processes that capitalize on diverse generational insights for enhanced problem solving.
• Establish mentoring exchanges that facilitate cross-generational knowledge sharing and relationship building.

Important Note: Due to the interactive nature of this series, participation is limited and recordings of the events will not be available.