The Challenge of Managing Across the Generations
Generational diversity, if managed properly, can add many things to an organization such as innovation, creativity and diversity in problem-solving. Dr. Debby Cannon, an expert in managing across the generations, will discuss the challenges and offer management strategies at an Atlanta CEO Council executive training and leadership development breakfast, Wednesday, October 15. To request an invitation, please contact the council.
This presentation and interactive discussion will provide insights into key attitudinal and behavioral trends along the generational divide with a forward thinking look into how to manage your workforce for near-term and long-term growth and employee satisfaction.
Dr. Debby Cannon, Director of the School of Hospitality in the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University has 30+ years of experience in the hospitality industry. Her background is in human resources management with Hyatt Hotels and Ritz-Carlton Hotels along with a PhD degree from Georgia State in Human Resources Development. On the faculty since 1991 and director of the school since 2001, Dr. Cannon works with millennials daily as well as industry representatives and leaders from all generations. She is on the Executive Board of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau as well as the Board of Directors for the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association and on the Master in Club Management Academic Council.