One of the most difficult aspects of change management, especially when it’s accompanied by complex technology and increasing data sources, is cultural adaptation. There is always a time lag between technological innovation, economic adjustment to a new technology (knowledge workers), demographic shifts (a more diverse workforce) and cultural belief systems about management and co-workers. The belief and problem solving systems of the Net Generation (5-25 year olds) are significantly different from those of previous generations.

Managing change and an increasingly diverse workforce requires a new story that is easily understood and linked to deeply held values and beliefs. Successful cultural adaptation is now an essential part of human resource management and requires leaders to assume new roles and develop new skills.

This seminar will provide a better understanding of the cultural adaptation process that follows technological, economic, and demographic change. Participants will learn to notice new patterns in all aspects of business and culture and will increase their ability to evaluate and solve the problems confronting a multi-generational workforce with particular attention to the Net generation.

Starbucks Coffee Co. Headquarters- Seattle, WA

September 14th, 2006
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Registration

Dr. Jennifer James
Cultural Anthropologist

www.jenniferjames.com

If you need additional information, please contact Clovis Blackwell at (866) 865-8397