PEBA’s 26th Annual Forum is Tomorrow
Posted on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 by Frank RocheSarah Chambers and I will be presenting at PEBA’s 26th Annual Forum tomorrow in Philadelphia. Our talk is titled, “How Do You Say ‘Communicate’ in Baby Boomer, Gen X and Millennial?” We have lots of pictures and a few videos to show. We’re on at 1:30pm. Here’s the details for the day:
PEBA’s 26th Annual Forum
The New WorkforceThursday, April 10, 2008
The Philadelphia Marriott
12th & Market StreetsTime Event
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ……..Registration, Breakfast, Exhibits Open
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. ……..Morning Session
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. …..Keynote Speaker/ Exhibits Open
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. …..Legislative Update/ Exhibits Open
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. …….Lunch/ Exhibits Open
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ……..Grand Prize Drawing
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. ……..Afternoon Session
Here’s what we said we’d talk about: “Communication” means different things to different generations. While memos and meetings were sufficient for Baby Boomers, the Millennials expect YouTube and MySpace. Never the twain shall meet? Not necessarily. We’ll discuss current research and applied HR communication practice in organizations. We’ll talk about what works (authenticity) and what doesn’t (withholding information). We’ll talk multimedia and multitasking. We’ll discuss mass customization to get the biggest bang for your communication buck.
I’d better put the finishing touch on the slides this morning. (NB: We won’t be using PowerPoint.)
John Hoderny
Apr 9th, 2008
No PowerPoint? I’m in!!! Can’t wait.
Rita
Apr 10th, 2008
Your presentation sounds helpful. Will you post it? I’ve been writing a boomer consumer blog since January called The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide at http://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.com.
As I’ve read other blogs, I’ve been surprised about how many negative comments there are about boomers. Communication is needed among the generations to work together to help move the country forward.
Frank Roche
Apr 13th, 2008
Hi Rita,
The presentation was 2 gigabytes, so posting it is tough. We’re turning it into a small book and are going to make that available. Funny, I’m a Boomer, and I feel a little of that antipathy. Wish it weren’t so. Working on changing that.