The Gen-Z + Millennial workforce is here –and immediately challenging conventional business with “Quiet Quitting” & “Great Resignation” trends. Your company has two options: blame the pandemic & generational stereotypes...or discover how to maximize the emerging workforce’s significant talents with communications expert Luke Goetting.

In this talk, Goetting showcases how managers & executives can improve retention by meaningfully connecting with employees. From transparency to mentorship to gamification, he’ll highlight actionable strategies that position your company for success – today and tomorrow!

In this talk, participants will:

1. Analyze motivations & values of Gen-Z+ employees – including meaningful work, flexibility and positive culture – that set the stage for engagement strategies.

2. Explore work dynamic preferences of Gen-Z+ employees – including strategic transparency, two-way communication and ongoing skills development – that enhance employee productivity.

3. Consider the business benefits of fun in the workplace – including gamification of everyday meetings – that can motivate and reward Gen-Z+ employees.

Speaker: Luke Goetting

Luke Goetting is an award-winning communications expert and founder of Puffingston Presentations – a creative consultancy based in Austin, Texas.

Goetting specializes in crafting engaging, interactive experiences for audiences around the world – both externally at events like CES, TEDx, and SXSW, and internally for All-Hands & Company Kickoff Events.

Goetting has developed executive presentations for Dell, IBM, Lenovo, Western Union, SAP Concur and many other industry-leading organizations. As a Millennial company leader, Goetting coaches Gen-Z employees on how to maximize their effectiveness at work, consults with clients aiming to inspire Gen-Z, and enjoys close ties to his many Gen-Z relatives, including his sister “Puff” (his company namesake and former intern). He champions the principles of 2-Way Communications and a “Lead with Why” management ethos, embodying a commitment to genuine dialogue and purpose-driven leadership.

Goetting has been a featured speaker at the Present to Succeed conference, CreativePro Week, Project Management Institute (PMI), Society for HR Professionals (SHRM), Association for Talent Development (ATD), American Marketing Association (AMA) and many other amazing organizations.

PDU Category / Hours
Power Skills (Formerly Leadership) - 1.0 hours

Date / Time of Event
Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 5:30-7:00 PM CST

Registration Deadline
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 11:59 PM CST

Location of Event
This will be a virtual meeting with the zoom link and dial-in information provided after completing the sign-up/registration.

Cancellation Deadline/Refund Policy
The cut-off date for cancellations is 11:59 PM on the Tuesday before the event. Please email [email protected]  to request a cancellation.