The future of work is here and its anything but simple. Between a multigenerational workforce that spans five generations, increasing demands for flexibility and hybrid work, and skyrocketing rates of disengagement, disconnection, burnout, and overwhelm; now is the time for leaders to invest in their single greatest asset: their people. Learn how to thrive in the future of work with your coach, internationally renowned keynote speaker, workplace belonging expert, and bestselling author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness, Smiley Poswolsky.
Week 1: Engaging the Multigenerational Workforce - How to Attract, Retain, and Engage the Talent of the Future
As the war for talent grows more competitive and the labor market tightens, five generations are meeting together in an ever-evolving hybrid workplace for the first time in history. Learn what Gen-Z talent wants; discuss the surprising similarities between what Gen-Z, Millennials, Gen-X, and Baby Boomers all want in the workplace, and explore case studies for communicating across generations and increasing employee engagement in challenging times.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn what makes Gen-Z unique and learn 5 ways engage the multigenerational workforce.
- A simple exercise to foster collaboration and trust across generations.
- Insights on the future of talent, next gen recruitment and retention strategies, and practical habits to prioritize well-being and mental health in the era of burnout.
Week 2: Belonging in the Future of Work - How to Attract, Retain, and Engage the Talent of the Future
In a lonely, nonstop, overwhelmed workplace; as time spent face-to-face has been replaced with wall-to-wall Zoom meetings, 24/7 Slack messages, and the rapid rise of AI and ChatGPT; loneliness has skyrocketed and workplace connection has withered. Learn how we can engage top talent, reignite human connection, and increase team engagement, by creating a culture of belonging for our employees—and our customers and clients.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn 5 ways to increase workplace belonging and workplace connection.
- Understand the definition of psychological safety and how to foster higher levels of psychological safety on your team, including a simple exercise to try at your next team meeting.
- Gain a practical toolkit with specific actions leaders can take to build a more connected, collaborative, and engaged culture of belonging at work.
Week 3: Building a Thriving Hybrid Culture - How to Lead High-Performing Teams in the Era of Hybrid, AI, and Overwhelm
In the wake of the pandemic, the vast majority employees prefer hybrid work and say they would a leave a job that doesn’t offer a hybrid policy. However, too much of the conversation on hybrid focuses on what days employees are working in the office and what days they are working from home. Often, the more important question is why are people coming together in the first place? This session will help you shift from a hybrid work policy to a hybrid work purpose, designed to lead high-performing teams in-person, virtually, and everywhere in between.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn the key avoiding proximity bias and making the workplace work for all teams, whether in-person, hybrid, or remote.
- Practice an exercise to build deeper and more meaningful connections in a hybrid or remote environment.
- Explore an example of how one company’s hybrid policy was used to create more human connection and belonging among their employees.
- Begin designing your own Hybrid Culture Action Plan to improve your company’s hybrid culture
Course expectations:
We ask that you...
- Come willing to engage, learn, and grow
- Commit to full participation each week
- Actively participate in the daily actions provided by your track coach
- Plan to set aside 3 - 4 hours per week to participate in the track coursework
- Try new things and have fun!
Live Sessions Schedule*
WEEK 1
First Coaching session with Smiley
Monday 22 January, from 6 pm to 7 pm EST (60 min)
Live Q&A with Smiley
Thursday 25 January, from 9am to 9:30 am EST (30 min)
WEEK 2
Second Coaching session with Smiley
Tuesday 30 January, from 10am to 11am EST (60 min)
Live Q&A with Smiley
Thursday 1 February, from 8pm to 8:30pm EST (30 min)
WEEK 3
Final Coaching session with Smiley
Monday 5 February, from 8pm to 9pm EST (60 min)
Live Q&A with Smiley
Friday 9 February, from 10am to 10:30am EST (30 min)
*At EO, we are committed to provide valuable content and engage with participants from various time zones. We understand that scheduling live sessions can be challenging, considering the diversity of our attendees. Our goal is to strike a balance that allows us to reach as many participants as possible while considering the logistical constraints involved, including speaker’s availability.
ALL SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED AND WE WILL SHARE THE RECORDING WITH REGISTRANTS AFTER EACH SESSION.