11 June | 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Generations Exposed: Unexpected Insights Into the People You Work With
In today’s workplace, it’s not uncommon to find all five generations working side by side — traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and the emerging Gen Z. Each group brings its own quirks, values and work styles, creating both surprising opportunities and unexpected challenges. Without strategies to bridge these generational differences, organizations risk conflict, inefficiency and even the loss of future talent. In this dynamic presentation, you’ll discover what truly drives each generation, explore eye-opening strategies to bridge the gaps and learn how to turn generational diversity into your workplace superpower. Whether you’re motivating a 20-something new hire or collaborating with a seasoned pro, this session will equip you with the tools to connect, communicate and lead with confidence. Get ready to see your workplace — and your colleagues — in a whole new light!
Merge Gupta-Sunderji
Merge Gupta-Sunderji turns managers into leaders. A highly-respected leadership expert and columnist, Merge gives people specific and practical tools to achieve leadership and communication success. Over 94,000 managers in twenty-nine countries have attended her fun, content-rich keynotes and facilitated workshops.
A leader at one of Canada’s premier oil and gas companies and a board leader at a Credit Union for a combined total of over 17 years, Merge offers a unique blend of realism and humor that consistently engages and entertains her audiences. She is called upon frequently to individually mentor high-potential leaders in a variety of organizations.
Previously, she was the well-known voice behind the national CBC radio column The Softer Side of Business. She’s an award-winning published author, writing for many well-known organizations and publications, including the very popular Merge’s Monthly Mega Minute, and a regular monthly column in The Globe & Mail, Canada’s most respected and widely-circulated national newspaper.
Her first book titled "Why Does the Lobster Cast Off Its Shell?" is now in its third edition, and her last book "Generations Exposed – Unexpected Insights Into the People You Work With" is in its second printing.
Stay tuned, more sessions will be announced soon!