11/07/2024
11 am pt / 12 pm mt / 1 pm ct / 2 pm et
*approximate length: 45 minutes to 1 hour
presenter: janelle white, ms; director of the office of multicultural student affairs at the university of chicago
the experiences of a generation mold how we view and engage with the world around us. this includes our perceptions of professionalism in the workplace. during this webinar, we will discuss the experiences that define each generation, working in an intergenerational environment and tools for collaborative engagement across generations.
learning objectives:
- learn the unique characteristics and experiences that define each generation currently in the workforce
- understand the strengths and challenges of intergenerational workplace environments
- develop tools to communicate effectively for cross-generational engagement
janelle white, ms currently serves as the director of the office of multicultural student affairs at the university of chicago and as an associate for the consortium for inclusion & equity, llc, an integrated diversity management consulting firm. she has worked across educational systems from elementary through higher education, government agencies, and private companies to explore concepts of justice, inclusion, and equity within their organizational leadership, curriculum development, and community engagement initiatives. in her spare time, she serves as a northwest indiana food council board member, which supports indiana's local food system, food justice, and food systems change through farm-to-table programs and farmer resources. janelle lives fully in the "sandwich generation" as she navigates supporting the health needs of her parents and her own growing family as she and her husband experience the joys of parenthood.