Come up North and engage in learning about the multigenerational workforce, yourself and the families and children we serve, relax and enjoy your AspireMN colleagues.

The AspireMN September Leadership Retreat is an opportunity to reset while learning about yourself in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area at Madden's on Gull Lake.
-Learn about your generation and how to engage and lead multigenerations
-Recharge with your colleagues along the shore of Gull Lake
-Earn Board of Social Work approved-CEUs
-Have fun -- pontoon boat ride, game night and karaoke

Workshop Registration is $80 per person.
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Thursday, September 11th
Effective Communication and Leadership in a Multigenerational Workplace
How do you communicate with employees who are older or younger than you? Do you ever experience miscommunication? With up to five generations working side by side, communication styles, values, and expectations can vary widely, creating both challenges and opportunities for organizational leaders.

In this workshop, you will learn how to tailor your communication messages to effectively work with employees and clients from Baby Boomers to Gen Zs. Through self-assessments, activities, and action plans, you will develop skills to create a culture of respect and high performance. You will leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of what motivates each generation and how to employ their strengths to enhance productivity and engagement.
Join me for an interactive, hands-on workshop that will equip you with the tools to lead, connect, and communicate effectively across generational lines!

Workshop Facilitator: Donna Pawlowski, PhD
Professor of Communication Studies, Bemidji State University

Dr. Donna Pawlowski is currently a Professor and the Coordinator of Communication Studies and Co-Director of the Center for Professional Development at BSU. She is also the Past-President of the Communication and Theatre Association of Minnesota.

Donna has taught over 30 courses in the communication discipline to include public speaking, interpersonal communication, interviewing, conflict management, business and professional communication, organizational communication, gender communication, health communication, family communication, leadership, and many others related to presentational, relational, and organizational communication.

She has published over 40 research articles and book chapters and enjoys giving workshops to organizations. Her research and presentation interests include conflict management in organizations, mentoring of faculty and employees, service-learning, curriculum development, public presentation training, and assessment. Donna also engages in research relating to health communication in family settings with emphasis on stroke rehabilitation and caregiver-survivor communication.

In 2022, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Central States Communication Association. In 2022, she also received a Minnesota State Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator Award and in 2021, she received the BSU Excellence in Teaching Award.

Workshop Registration is $80 per person.
Register HERE