Linda S. Thompson's
“Workshops in a Box™ ”


Linda Thompson's "Workshops in a Box™" are more than presentations filled with facts. These fast-paced sessions are packed full of information, but with a humorous slant throughout. Designed to be one hour sessions, each can be easily expanded to two or three hours, with the addition of breakout discussion groups and/or group discussion by participants.

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For workplace harmony
Bickering-Biting-Clashing-Colliding
Just Another Day at the Office
Surviving and Thriving in Today's Multigenerational Workplace

For successful marketing
"This is Not Your Father's Oldsmobile"
Different Ages, Different Values, Different Words
A New Paradigm for Marketers

We have four distinct generations in most work environments. It’s only human nature that there will be conflict, differences of opinion, and sometimes sheer chaos in the office. Companies are struggling to retain staff and keep “peace in the family.” It is in the workplace that the generational clash becomes not only a personality clash, but also a productivity problem and a monetary issue. Generational issues, on a small scale, can slow down productivity. On a large scale, these inherent differences can destroy companies.

Unspoken generational issues can send your best employees packing, giving excuses such as “I am not comfortable here anymore” or “It's just not the same.”

All companies change with time. However, as the balance between these groups shifts, it can cause the 'old hands' to resent the 'new guys.' Or, perhaps the 'new kids on the block' will see your best employees as 'old fogies,' stuck in their ways and not open to change. The list is endless.

Nonetheless, without taking a preemptive stance, it is you, and your company, who will pay the price.

This generational friction and stress can be like a cancer within your organization. By the time you realize it is there, it may be too late.

Bickering-Biting-Clashing-Colliding
Just Another Day at the Office
Surviving and Thriving in Today's Multigenerational Workplace

This workshop takes an in-depth look at the assets and liabilities, views on leader-ship, technical competence, and values of the four generations that comprise today’s workplace. Ideas and suggestions for communication and leadership techniques will be covered. This information offers managers, owners and human resources personnel the opportunity to develop and implement effective strategies to under-stand workplace discord. They will also learn how to improve employee relations and implement conflict management strategies from a multigenerational perspective.

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Workshop in a Box™ by Mail
$499.00 + $20.00 shipping (for international shipping outside the continental US, please contact us)

Features and Benefits:

• Define the four generations that comprise today’s workplace and the unique demographics of your employee base
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of generational differences and strengths
• Learn why managers may need to change their way of thinking, communicating, and interacting with these diverse personalities
• Discover how to bring all employees into the mix by accepting them for their abilities – not their appearance
• Establish criteria for effective communication that makes a cohesive work environment, and learn the necessary skills that lead to success

The session includes time for questions and answers, bringing a more company-specific focus to the material. Participant involvement is encouraged.
Participants will take away materials for future reference, a fun quiz to play with their co-workers and family, and a new perspective on this multigenerational world in which we live.

The package contains:

• PowerPoint presentation with speaker's notes (on CD)
• "What Did You Learn?" PowerPoint game to close the
  session (on CD)
• Facilitator Guide
  • Speaker's notes
  • Tips for facilitating a successful workshop
• Participant Materials (on CD, plus one printed copy)
  • Spreadsheet defining the generations and their characteristics
  • Discussion worksheets
  • Tip sheet for navigating our multigenerational world
  • A generational trivia quiz to play with co-workers,
    family and friends
• One copy of Linda Thompson's book:
  Every Generation Needs a New Revolution

“Linda's presentation of Just Another Day at the Office and the content was fantastic and the sociology was interesting. This session was very informative. Just knowing what Linda knows will make everyone better leaders.” – Michael R., Arizona State University presentation attendee

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Workshop in a Box™ by Mail
$499.00 + $20.00 shipping (for international shipping outside the continental US, please contact us)

"This is Not Your Father's Oldsmobile"
Different Ages, Different Values, Different Words
A New Paradigm for Marketers

Remember the sale pitch, “This is not your Father’s Oldsmobile?” The way we market our products and services must keep up with the needs of our customers. We are attempting to sell our product and/or service to several generations, using the same pitch to everyone. Most likely, those of who have tried, have not found a great deal of success.

From this workshop, participants will take away ideas and proven methods to help them understand how to connect with each generation. Will it be easy and painless? Absolutely not! Will it be worth the effort? Absolutely yes – if you want to be in business for the long haul, that is.

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Workshop in a Box™ by Mail
$499.00 + $20.00 shipping (for international shipping outside the continental US, please contact us)

Features and Benefits:

• Learn how the different groups communicate, what their values are, and what they expect from marketing materials and from a sales representative. Consider these distinct generations when creating marketing plans the Veterans, the Silents, the Boomers, the Gen Xers, Generation Y and the Millennials. They do not all think alike!
• Discover what appeals to each generation/age group. What will warm their hearts, and what will make them see red?
• Find out why some folks purchase products and services based on need; others based on want and/or instant gratification.
• Understand why your vision of how the consumer views your product may need a makeover, and why you may need a different pitch for each generation.
• Establish criteria for effective communication that makes a cohesive work environment, and learn the necessary skills that lead to success

The session includes time for questions and answers, and participant involvement is encouraged. Participants will take away materials for future reference, a fun quiz to play with their co-workers and family, and a new perspective on marketing to this multigenerational world we live in.

The package contains:

• PowerPoint presentation with speaker's notes (on CD)
• "What Did You Learn?" PowerPoint game to close the
  session (on CD)
• Facilitator Guide
  • Speaker's notes
  • Tips for facilitating a successful workshop
• Participant Materials (on CD, plus one printed copy)
  • Spreadsheet defining the generations and their characteristics
  • Discussion worksheets
  • Tip sheet for navigating our multigenerational world
  • A generational trivia quiz to play with co-workers,
    family and friends
• One copy of Linda Thompson's book:
  Every Generation Needs a New Revolution

"Our participants were not an easy audience to satisfy, yet your Generational Marketing – Different Ages, Different Values, Different Words was a home run. Your humor, entertaining and educational style made the content easy to understand and learn… The purpose of our conference was to give these professionals some new answers… you helped us to deliver on that goal!"
– Patrick Peters, Founder of the Annual Long Term
Care Professionals Conference

ORDER
Workshop in a Box™ by Mail
$499.00 + $20.00 shipping (for international shipping outside the continental US, please contact us)

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