Kids and Dinosaurs: Bridging the Gap
(Room 3C)
23 Feb 18
1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Tracks:
Leadership and Managment
For several years, particularly as the baby boomers have aged and more millennials begin to the fill our fire stations as employees and volunteers, we’ve been hearing lectures on generational issues in the fire service, but we haven’t been really listening. The clock is ticking rapidly, and most of us are not ready for this challenge. Merely understanding the differences between the generations is not near enough. We must be proactive not only in getting the various generations to understand and capitalize on each other’s strengths; but we must also be preparing the “kids” to replace the “dinosaurs” as the next generation of fire service leaders. To achieve this, the instructor will address several questions through lecture and discussion. What are the generational influences on leadership? How do the different generations view the fire service? How do we best manage the millennials while preparing them to lead? How do we adapt to these changing demographics within our departments? Attendees can expect an engaging and thought-provoking session related to this dynamic, yet feared topic.