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Session 2 Track 1: I Don’t Need a Trophy, Grandpa! Rethinking the Myths of the Generation Gaps
Session Chair(s)
Peter Baumeister, PhD
Director, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC , United States
This session will give an overview of the generational differences present in the workplace and how each one is perceived and compare it to empirical evidence. It will also cover what really motivates each generation in the workplace and present a model for how to bridge the gaps. The audience will have an opportunity to participate and have fun with this often-discussed topic.
Learning Objective : At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
- Define the generations present in the current workplace
- Identify the formative events and challenges associated with each generation
- Evaluate the numbers and predictions for each generation in the workplace
- Recognize the factors that motivate each generation
- Develop a framework for creating and participating in a highly rewarding, trans-generational work environment
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Peter Baumeister, PhD
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC , United States
Director, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs
Speaker
Amber Daugherty, MBA
Amgen, Inc., United States
Sr. Training Manager, Global Learning and Performance – R&D
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