March 16, 2010 Meeting

Nancy Barry
Speaker, Author, Gen Y Expert

Author of When Reality Hits: What Employers Want Recent College Graduates to Know

Closing the Generation Gap
Who are these people and why can’t they all get along?!  For the first time in history, there are four generations in the workplace.  During this lively presentation, Nancy Barry will provide insight into each generation – who they are, what they want and what makes them different from other generations.  She will share simple solutions on how to get all the generations to work well together and create a work environment filled with open communication, mutual respect and collaboration. Working with four generations presents a challenge when it comes to training and development, so Nancy will also share ideas how to create training programs to engage all generations.  

Managing and training a multi-generational workforce is a hot topic.  This is one presentation you won’t want to miss!  After Nancy Barry’s presentation you will….

• have the information you need to succeed as you work with four generations

• understand why different generations do the things they do

• have three simple solutions how to get all four generations to work well together which can be implemented immediately

• understand the dynamics involved in training a multi-generational workforce

• know how to incorporate different learning styles as you develop and deliver training programs

You will walk away knowing that generational diversity is a good thing, but you may have to change the way you do business.

About Our Speaker:  Nancy Barry, Speaker, Author, Gen Y Expert

Nancy Barry, a 25-year corporate veteran, walked away from what she describes as “the best job in the world” to share her extensive business experience with others. 

One of her passions is helping young adults be successful in their careers.  Nancy is a speaker, Gen Y expert and the author of When Reality Hits: What Employers Want Recent College Graduates to Know.  In her book, she shares the secrets to success – mastering the “soft skills” in the workplace.  She tells young adults what managers want them to know and don’t have time to tell them.

Nancy has the opportunity to speak on college campuses across the country and helps her clients get their new recruits off to a great start.  Nancy’s other passion is helping business leaders understand Gen Y – who they are, what they want, why they are different from other generations and how to manage them.  She also offers presentations to help business leaders create an environment filled with open communication, mutual respect and collaboration when they have all four generations working together.

Prior to launching her own company in 2005, Nancy served as vice president of community services for The Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV and vice president for The Dallas Morning News Charities, an annual campaign to raise money for the hungry and homeless.   

Nancy is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, National Speakers Association and National Association of Female Executives.  She serves on the advisory councils of the Communities Foundation of Texas, Dallas Women’s Foundation and AT&T Performing Arts Center.   

A native of Dallas, Nancy is the proud mother of two children.  Chris graduated from Yale University and Lauren is a freshman at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. 

PLAN AHEAD! Monthly Meeting Dates for 2010: March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August Learning Summit – TBD, September 21, October 19, November 9, December 14   Our Chapter Calendar is available online!

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