This program is ideal for anyone who currently supervises or aspires to supervise a multigenerational team in higher education.

Section One: Why Multigenerational Teams are Important 

As the student body becomes more diverse, having diverse teams among the faculty and staff who support them has never been more critical. In this opening section, you will deepen your understanding of why multigenerational teams are so important, and how as a supervisor you can understand the needs of each generation in ways that preserve trust and allow your team to thrive.    

Section Two: How to Avoid Pitfalls When Supervising Multigenerational Teams  

In this section, we will move beyond generational stereotypes and focus on the specific pitfalls supervisors should avoid when supervising multigenerational teams. Specifically, you will learn how NOT to:  

• Engage in behaviors that break down trust. 
• Discount the lived experiences of your team members. 
• Play favorites based on your generational biases.  

Section Three: Explore Best Practices to Motivate, Communicate, and Build Understanding Across Your Team 

In this final section, we will share strategies you can and SHOULD employ to:  

• Motivate each generation in ways that speak to their core values and goals.  
• Tailor your communication style across different generations on your team.  
• Discover and set workplace boundaries with each individual according to their preferences and comfort levels.