The Tidal Wave of Millennials Is Here. Effective Leadership for Managing Multiple Generations
This session will use research and best practices to look at how Boomers and X'ers can best exchange their great knowledge and leadership skills in a way that is impactful and respectful to this great Millennial generation. This session will help you:
- Gain leadership insights to motivate, develop, and give feedback to Millennial staff.
- Develop a better appreciation for a generationally diverse workforce.
- Learn how flexible thinking will help you evolve your organization and your culture.
- Identify ideas for Gen-Flexing your benefits to meet the needs of your employees throughout their career.
Scott Derthick
Scott Derthick is the Chief People and Culture Officer at Peckham, Inc. He has been with Peckham for 19 years and earned a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University and a master’s of Horticulture and Packaging.
Derthick serves as a board member for the Human Service Association Workers Compensation Fund and Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center.
His HR philosophy is to become an ambassador or steward of the culture, guiding staff to keep the mission top of mind in all they do. Derthick also provides leadership in the areas of Wellness, Safety, Opportunity for Improvement, Asset Building, Peckham University and Sustainability efforts at Peckham.
His diligence and commitment to the Peckham culture has helped keep staff and leadership grounded in the mission as we continue to grow as an organization. His unique and innovative approach to Human Resources has served Peckham well and helped recruit a level of staff who not only have what it takes to succeed but that something extra-compassion, commitment and a keen focus on the Peckham mission.
Justin Walworth
Justin Walworth is the Assistant Director of Human Resources at Peckham Inc., a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization that provides job training for persons with significant disabilities and other barriers to employment. He began his career at Peckham Inc. as the Wellness & Safety Czar 12 years ago. After eight years of trying to convince people that Czar was his real title, he transitioned to a Generalist and then a Manager role. During Justin’s tenure at Peckham Inc. he has earned a Master’s Degree in HR, helped promote a positive culture and win multiple awards including the Great Place to Work® 50 Best Small and Medium Workplaces in 2015, When Work Works (previously Sloan Award for Workplace flexibility) for eight consecutive years, and Best and Brightest Elite Winner for three consecutive years just to name a few. While Justin loves to share his sub four hour marathon experiences, he is even more proud of the organizational culture and leadership values he gets to experience and create at Peckham Inc. He is looking forward in sharing his (at times inappropriate) knowledge and experience with creating a multigenerational organizational culture where people beg to come to work every day.