Current Trends in Libraries Webinar - Generational Fluency

Public Library Academy

Required certification class for the Public Library Academy.

Webinar will be recorded and made available online after the live session.

Prerequisite class - How to Think Like a Librarian. Generational Fluency: How to understand and translate across generations With the fast pace of change in American society, each generation has grown up in a different world, resulting in social and cultural differences that shape mindsets and expectations. Without the right understanding these perspectives can collide and cause conflict, even when everyone means well. In this foundational and lively workshop, national speaker and author Jessica Stollings- Holder presents a snapshot of the generations in the workplace and how to bring them together for greater understanding – and more effective outcomes. Specific takeaways include: •	Why generations are an important cultural competency •	How the unique journey of each generation has impacted its perspectives, expectations, and styles and how their strengths can be used to benefit your team •	How to respectfully communicate with, lead, motivate and engage each generation •	How to benefit from generational diversity today and into the future About the Speaker Jessica Stollings-Holder is a national speaker, trainer, author, and coach who helps leaders realize how diverse perspectives fuel success. She entered the speaking world through her groundbreaking work in generational diversity and inclusion. She has studied how to bridge gaps across generations for more than 15 years, serving more than 100 clients in 35 states and delivering 500 keynotes and training events. Jessica’s work been highlighted in publications across the country- like SHRM, Ragan/PR Daily, and the Chronicle of Higher Education- and her experiential training using an escape game in a box was voted one of the top 120 trainings in the world by Training Magazine. Jessica’s background includes leadership roles in corporate communication and talent development, and she also served as a nationally syndicated news reporter. Jessica is an academic all-American volleyball player and graduate of King University. She is also a graduate of Leadership Tennessee Class V. Most importantly, Jessica is a wife and mom with a passion to help all people feel understood, included, and valued. To learn more, visit jessicastollingsholder.com

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