Multi-Generational Workforce Keynote Speaker

Bridging the Gap: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z

For every talk, training, or keynote speech, Mike prioritizes listening before speaking. He takes time to get to know your organization and listen to your employees to uncover the heart of the issues you're facing so he can present the most applicable information. He never presents the same exact talk twice, but there are a few talks that are frequently requested, such as:

  • Get Real! From Boomers to Zoomers
  • Four Generations in the Workplace: How Safe is That?
  • Successful Teamwork: How to Manage a Multi-Generational Workforce
  • Sales and Marketing to Four Generations: Predictive Buying Habits

Sometimes generational differences can create frustrations in the workplace. Often, understanding each other better is the first step to resolving those frustrations. Mike can help teams and organizations better understand each other and give them tools to take into their everyday interactions.

More Requested Multi-generational Workforce Topics

Get Real! From Boomers to Zoomers

Ever wondered what putting people into a generational category is all about? Mike Hourigan takes your team through core questions about today’s generations in the workplace.

  • Why are generations a “thing”? Why are they important (or not, if you ask Gen X)?
  • Who are today’s generations? Who is coming up next?
  • What induced each gen’s development? And how did those influences shape the different populations?

Most importantly, how can the differences in generations be a strength for your organization? Let Mike entertain while he explains generational dynamics and their impact communication, efficiencies, and culture.

Four Generations in the Workplace: How safe is that?

Organizations want safe, happy, motivated employees. And employees want safe, stable work environments where they are valued and recognized for their contributions. When you’ve got four generations working together, how do you get them to place the same emphasis on safety? The differences in generational values, communication styles and view of authority all come into play.

Mike conveys insights on:

  • Turning a multi-generational group into safety champions
  • Increasing safety awareness and adoption of safety protocols
  • Communicating effectively so each generation knows what’s expected of them

Let Mike Hourigan enlighten and entertain your audience with facts and fiction about the different generations from Boomers to Gen Z, how they work together (or don’t), and share ways to unite the generations under one safety umbrella.

Millennials Management and Me

Millennials are becoming managers and middle managers. In this capacity, they will be managing, working for and with three other generations. Each generation brings their own set of values and a unique work ethic to the workplace. It is the confluence of these different ideas, values, and knowledge that will form the foundation for an exhilarating, sometimes exasperating, but engaging work experience. The ability to translate expectations and values into a common language is what will make organizations thrive and outshine their competitors.

Join Mike as he shares his ideas in this extremely exhilarating, hilariously exasperating and guaranteed engaging look at Millennials, Management and Me.

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Thank you so much for speaking at the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee’s Fourteenth Biennial Conference in Ranch Mirage.

Your workshop was definitely eye opening for all of our attendees. It is amazing how different each generation sees themselves and the work they do.

Executive Director, Joint Apprenticeship Committee
California Firefighter

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Captivating from the first words he spoke, Mike entertained, informed, and engaged our multi-aged audience on a topic of real importance, millennials in management. His presentation was rich in reality, strong in information, and accepted easily with his humor. Every level of business attending the seminar from large international corporations to small mom and pop businesses was impressed by Mike. He is a “must have” speaker!

Lynn
CEO and former Speaker of the House, Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce

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We are thrilled we had the opportunity to work with Mike Hourigan and his team! Mike delivered exactly what we needed—forward-thinking insights into generational workforce trends that truly resonated with our clients. His collaborative approach was outstanding: he took time to understand our challenges, tailored his content perfectly, and remained flexible throughout our planning.

Associate Director, Priority National Firms
Sun Life, U.S.

Business and Organization Client List

Companies

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cottingham Butler
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Marriott
  • McDonalds
  • Merck Pharmaceutical
  • MillerCoors
  • Sun Life

Associations

  • All Star Dairy
  • Associated General Contractors of America
  • American Cancer Society
  • CA Firefighters Association
  • Drexel Heritage
  • Financial Executives International
  • Gresham Chamber of Commerce
  • Home Star Bank
  • MO Bankers Association
  • United States Bowling Congress