

Bridging the Generational Gap
Harnessing the Power of a Multi-Generational Workforce
Date & Time: March 20, 11:30 am - 1:15 pm EDT
Location: Downtown Market
Cost: 30
In today’s construction industry, financial leaders face the challenge of managing a workforce spanning five generations, each with distinct values, communication styles, and work ethics.
Join us and Construction Financial Management Association on Thursday, March 20, 11:30 am – 1:15 pm ET, at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids. This presentation will provide practical strategies to embrace generational diversity, foster collaboration, and drive productivity while overcoming stereotypes and biases. Learn how to leverage the unique strengths of each generation to build a resilient, innovative team that aligns with your organization’s financial goals.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key influences shaping the attitudes, communication preferences, and work styles of five distinct generations.
- Identify common stereotypes and unconscious biases that hinder cross-generational collaboration and strategies to address them.
- Explore actionable methods for fostering respect, inclusion, and mentorship across age groups in the workplace.
- Learn leadership techniques that accommodate diverse generational needs while maintaining organizational alignment.
- Discover ways to use generational diversity to enhance problem-solving, knowledge transfer, and innovation in construction finance teams.
Networking & Registration – 11:45am – 12:00pm
Lunch – 12:00pm
Announcements – 12:15pm
Speaker Presentation and QA – 12:20pm – 1:15pm