Strategies in Manufacturing

Engaging a Multigenerational and Globalized Workplace

Session 2: Morning

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Oct. 10, 2025

Modern manufacturing leadership must navigate a complex environment shaped by globalization, rapid technological change and a multigenerational workforce. Participants will explore strategies and tools needed to foster collaboration, improve communication and increase engagement in the workplace.

Outcomes

• Gain better understanding on how to improve communication and engagement to leverage multigenerational workplace teams.
• Develop tools and understanding to facilitate better outcomes in a globalized workplace.

Instructor

Meaghan Bircher, M.S. Ed. Leadership Development Educator and Consultant SCL Consulting LLC

Tips and Tools for Tough Conversations

Session 2: Afternoon

Exceptional leaders listen well and handle difficult conversations with grace and dignity. In this interactive workshop, experiential activities and real-life scenarios will help emerging and current leaders and managers from any profession become more mindful listeners and learn techniques and methods that will help them handle difficult conversation and conflict more effectively.

Outcomes

• Learn personal conflict preferences and tendencies.
• Learn skills for navigating difficult conversations and conflict more effectively.

Instructor

Judy Favor, Ph.D. CEO/President In the Zone Training