Maximizing Influence and Leadership in a Multi-Generational Workforce - May 2025

This program occurs on the Fisher College of Business Campus from May 8-9, 2025. The registration deadline is April 24, 2025. Register by April 10, 2025 and use code EARLYBIRD25COMMUNICATION to save $100.
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Please read the cancellation policy below: *

All cancellations and transfers must be received in writing. Submit your request via email to
Jennie McAndrew (mcandrew.28@osu.edu) with the name of the program, followed by
“cancellation” or “transfer” in the subject line.

  • Cancellations must be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the
    program in order to be eligible for a full refund.
  • Cancellations must be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the first day of
    the program in order to be eligible for a 50% refund.
  • Any cancellations made less than fourteen (14) days prior to the first
    day of the program will forfeit the registration fee.
  • If you for any reason are unable to attend the program, please consider
    sending someone in your place. Participants can transfer their registration to someone
    else within their organization at no charge up to 24 hours before the first day of the program.
$1,950.00

Today’s professionals must effectively influence and lead in a global and dynamic environment with teams (and customers) representing as many as five generations. Understanding human behavior will help leaders to optimize their communication effectiveness, forge stronger relationships, and strengthen engagement to effectively lead teams through change and growth. Through a combination of discussion, theory, and the application of tools and frameworks, participants will gain the tools and language required to better understand and influence relationships, behavior, and outcomes.

Professionals of all experience levels will benefit from its interactive sessions that provide useful frameworks for unlocking your full potential in your role.

At the end of this program, you will be able to...

  • Maximize communication effectiveness in business and personal environments. 

  • Learn how to create and nurture mutually beneficial relationships the drive engagement and loyalty with people from all generations. 

  • Understand the psychology of persuasion and influence to enable leaders and team members to drive a mindset shift or advance growth. 

  • Learn tools and frameworks to strengthen active listening to optimize the impact of communication and relationships. 

  • Recognize the various challenges associated with interpersonal communication and be prepared to effectively handle these.  

  • Identify organizational communication concepts in practice and apply them accordingly. 

  • Understand how to optimize your effectiveness collaborating and/or leading multi-generational teams.