Generations

Generational Diversity and Gen Z
Awareness Session

Dive into the shifting worldviews of today’s workforce, and the tensions they create, exploring the evolving social contract that defines how Boomers to Gen Zs navigate, trusts, and contributes to the world of work.

R19,500

60 Minutes
Virtual

Roy Gluckman-John DEI Expert

Description

Leaders often feel like they are walking on eggshells, while younger talent is frequently dismissed as "lazy", a disconnect that leaves the Gen Z experience at work marked by unspoken friction. This 60-minute awareness session moves beyond these condescending stereotypes to look at the society each generation grew up in and how it has influenced their worldview. We explore how Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z fundamentally differ in how they make sense of and trust the workplace, moving the conversation from frustration to clarity. This is an engaging, myth-busting space designed to improve generational literacy and help teams unlock the potential of their future talent.

Outline

We begin by creating a psychologically safe space for honest reflection. This opening establishes a collaborative, non-judgmental tone where we acknowledge the current workplace frustrations and commit to dismantling the "us vs. them" narrative.
A panoramic look at the formative sociopolitical and economic events from the 1950s to the present. We examine how these external forces forged the different worldviews and core values that Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z bring to the office.
We tackle the most harmful labels head-on. By reframing "laziness" as a boundary for wellness and "suspicion" as a demand for authenticity, we reveal the strategic logic behind Gen Z's behaviour and how it can be harnessed for growth.
We explore the necessary pivot from "command and control" to "coach and collaborate." Leaders learn why transparency, psychological safety, and purpose-led guidance are now the non-negotiable requirements for leading the newest generation effectively.
As true digital natives, Gen Z learns in short, iterative, and social bursts. We look at how to leverage their unique ability to source, synthesize, and share information to improve overall team innovation and knowledge transfer.
For Gen Z, it’s no longer just about the paycheck. We break down the modern checklist they use to vet potential employers, including social impact, mental health support, and genuine diversity commitments, and how your brand stacks up.
Loyalty isn't dead; it has simply evolved. We identify the specific anchors, such as rapid professional development, ethical alignment, and work-life integration, that keep Gen Z talent engaged and loyal to your organisation.
We wrap up with a Q&A engagement session and by summarising the key shifts in perspective.

Learning Outcomes

Master Generational Literacy

Develop a clear understanding of the formative social and historical events that shape the work ethics and expectations of different generations.

Understand the Different Worldviews

Gain insight into how Gen Z’s worldview impacts their loyalty, their trust in authority, and their requirements for a healthy workplace.

Dismantle Workplace Stereotypes

Move beyond the "lazy or entitled" labels to understand the specific values, like transparency and safety, that actually drive Gen Z performance.

Confidence to Engage

You will learn how to replace confrontational friction with collaborative partnership, finding productive and respectful ways to work together across any age gap.

This Session Includes

Expert Live Facilitation

A 60-minute virtual session led by a veteran DEI practitioner, designed to spark high-energy engagement and real-world clarity.

Myth-Busting Frameworks

Clear, easy-to-digest comparisons between generational worldviews to reduce defensiveness and foster empathy.

The WhatsApp Advisor

Access to our WhatsApp platform that includes instant feedback on the session and the ability to ask follow-up questions privately.

Q&A

We dedicate 10–15 minutes for Q&A. By using anonymous engagement tools where needed, we create a safe environment that encourages honesty and allows for shared learning.

Who Is This Session For?

Organisation-wide
Executive and Senior Leadership
People Managers

Paired With

Youth Month (June): The ideal flagship session for your June diversity calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. While the core frameworks of generational literacy are consistent, the session is flexible enough to be tailored to your organisation's specific language, internal policies, and current cultural challenges. We ensure the conversation feels like a natural extension of your existing team culture.
We are platform-agnostic (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and can use our tech or yours.
To protect the psychological safety of our participants and encourage real engagement, we do not allow sessions to be recorded. This ensures that every conversation stays within the room, allowing your people to engage authentically without fear of being captured on camera.
Neither. It is a balanced, literacy-based exploration of why we think the way we do, based on the world we grew up in. Every generation is treated with respect.
By lowering the "eggshell" tension and replacing it with literacy, managers and Gen Z staff can finally communicate using the same set of rules, which improves trust and productivity.
Our virtual format is designed to scale; we've successfully hosted groups from 20 to 2,000.
We offer two streamlined ways to measure the impact of your Awareness Session. We can either deploy a rapid-response feedback loop via our WhatsApp Advisor bot for immediate sentiment data, or we can provide you with a pre-designed feedback template to distribute through your internal HR systems.

Masterclass | 90-120-Minute | Virtual

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