CFDLS © 2012 Central Florida Diversity Learning Series 2012 Evaluation Summary of Session 5 on September 26 th Engaging Generations at Work: The Transformers Presenter: Ken Beller from Near Bridge Inc.

CFDLS © 2012 EVALUATION DETAILS A total of 24 evaluations were turned in, 15 of which were filled out by managers and 9 of which were filled out by individual contributors or employees. A total of 30 people attended the session. The first 4 questions asked participants to rate their knowledge before and after the session, on a scale from 1-5. Questions 5-8 were open-ended with room to write in responses.

CFDLS © I understand what values define the Transformers generation (those born ). Based on 15 manager responses and 9 individual responses. Managers’ total improvement: 59%IC’s total improvement: 100%

CFDLS © I possess knowledge of how to avoid or resolve conflict that arises between individuals from the Transformers generation and those of other generations. Based on 15 manager responses and 9 individual responses. Managers’ total improvement: 49%IC’s total improvement: 77%

CFDLS © 2012 Based on 15 manager responses and 9 individual responses. Managers’ total improvement: 45%IC’s total improvement: 81% 3.I can make connections between the Transformers and other generations in ways that allow my organization to promote stronger inclusion.

CFDLS © 2012 Based on 15 manager responses and 9 individual responses. Managers’ total improvement: 67%IC’s total improvement: 105% 4.I know the best practices and methodologies for integrating values and individuals from the Transformers generation into my organization.

CFDLS © 2012 Average Rating per Question (Managers and Individuals Combined)

CFDLS © 2012 Total Percentage Improvement per Question (Managers and Individuals Combined)

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 5.What was your most significant learning today? Managers: Let go of fear. Awareness about work life values for this generation and others. Specifics of this generation’s values and what makes them tick. Transformers need for power and empowerment. Power Blocker and Drains, how to truly empower Transformers. That Techticians and Transformers work well together. Connections between Transformers and previous generations. Learning the values of each generation is always interesting. Excellent insights. Great and very useful information. Too many points to note.

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 5.What was your most significant learning today? Individual Contributors: Sociology not psychology – 80/20. Power Drain Schematic (PDS). Power and how to leverage it effectively. All of it was valuable for work and personal life. How this generation of Transformers use their gift of energy and power. they can bring to organizations.

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 5.What was your most significant learning today? Individual Contributors: Wow! An amazing session. Very vivid value population. To work well with Transformers you must encourage results-oriented work and allow them autonomy. All was important. We need to use understanding to connect and work with other value populations.

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 6.How will you use one or more of the tools presented/ practiced today? Managers: Implement some empowerment in workplace. Share with team and work groups. Be honest and challenge them with tasks and meet the associated reward. I have a team member who is a transformer and has cause conflict with other team members. I will share this info. The exercises will be used and shared. Gearing work toward more inclusive conversation and empowerment. Reverse mentoring. All was excellent.

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 6.How will you use one or more of the tools presented/ practiced today? Individual Contributors: In trainings. Use PDS to redefine job responsibilities/expectations. With my Transformers children. Educating on the different generations. Love the exercises – I can use these personally and professionally. I will redefine the goals I have set for myself to further my own personal happiness. Share with my team and class participants. I will strive to be more understanding with other generations.

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 7.How might you integrate what you learned about the Transformers into your organization’s D&I efforts? Managers: Empowering others, more inclusion. Increase awareness. Utilize their ability to make a path where our organization may not see one. I would love to see the entire program made Disney. Sharing staff meetings with my cast, peers, and senior employees. Increase awareness.

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 7.How might you integrate what you learned about the Transformers into your organization’s D&I efforts? Individual Contributors: Inclusiveness of team’s ideas and appreciation of participation and sharing with leadership team. Student leadership seminars / daily practice. We will look at benefits/rewards and work life balance. Model the Believers within organization. Empower interns to have more authority. Look at structure of trainings and mentoring programs.

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 7.How might you integrate what you learned about the Transformers into your organization’s D&I efforts? Individual Contributors: Continued education and awareness. Tools for communication and dialogue for leaders and direct reports. Empower Transformers to do what they do best and realize that rewards (monetary or career growth) are vital in recognition efforts for Transformers. Incorporating the information in our Diversity Session.

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 8.Other comments: (usefulness of handouts, quality of the presenters, facilitators, food, facilities, access, insights): Managers: Great presentation, good visual aids and tools, good learning exercises. Perfect location and useful handouts and videos relevant and well-tied to topics. Ken is very impactful in helping to expand the understanding of the value populations! This experience is amazing it should be global. Handouts were very insightful. Fabulous facilitator. Extremely knowledgeable. Engaging with there was more time.

CFDLS © 2012 OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS 8.Other comments: (usefulness of handouts, quality of the presenters, facilitators, food, facilities, access, insights): Individual Contributors: Great job! It was all great. Excellent videos, exercises. Some talking at the back table – distracting. Great, as always! Thank you for the great insight and inspirational words! Thank you Ken for a great session.