October 18, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST
About the Shelton Forum
The Shelton Leadership Forum is a nationally recognized event heading into its 23rd successful year. The event virtually welcomes international attendees for a day focused on practical lessons in values-based leadership.
As the founder of our Center, General H. Hugh Shelton is committed to developing values-based leaders and bringing together intergenerational audiences from various professional backgrounds to create a more dynamic dialogue. The Shelton Leadership Forum serves as a platform for engaging conversation on issues that leaders and their communities are facing.
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Multigenerational Teams Building a Collaborative Culture
Today’s workforce spans five generations that encompass individuals who bring a variety of experience levels, perspectives, working styles, and values to their teams.
The 2024 Forum will delve into the complexities and opportunities presented by multigenerational teams, offering a comprehensive exploration of strategies to cultivate a cohesive and collaborative work culture.
Attendees will gain practical approaches to bridge generational gaps, encourage mutual understanding, and capitalize on the various strengths and talents within their teams for innovative organizational success and enhanced team effectiveness.
Forum Schedule
Time (EST) Session
8:55 a.m. Join 2024 Shelton Leadership Forum Livestream
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Multigenerational Teams: Creating a Culture of Collaboration: An Introduction
9:15 - 10:00 a.m. Live Keynote Session Lindsey Pollak, Workplace & Career Expert
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Chancellor’s Roundtable Discussion Moderated by NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson. Features five panelists representing various industries and generations.
10:45 - 10:55 a.m. Recognition of Supporting Organizations & Explanation of Breakout Session Logistic
10:55 - 11:10 a.m. Break
11:10 - 11:55 a.m. Breakout Sessions
11:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks
Can’t join us for the entire livestream?
All 2024 Shelton Leadership Forum registrants will receive a copy of the recordings at the email they used to register during the week after the Forum. Recordings will be made available for 30 days after the event.
Live Keynote Session
About the Session
What if generational change is not a problem to overcome, but an opportunity for individuals and organizations to optimize? For the first time in history, five generations now share the workplace, and employees of all roles and levels must learn to work effectively with people who might be decades older or younger. In this dynamic, engaging and action-oriented keynote, New York Times bestselling author and multigenerational workplace expert Lindsey Pollak — often called a “generational translator” — will share her uniquely positive and data-driven approach to generational diversity.
About Keynote Speaker Lindsey Pollak
Lindsey Pollak is a New York Times bestselling author, international speaker and often described as a “generational translator.”
She is the author of four career and workplace advice books, including The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace. Her speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 300 top corporations, law firms, universities, nonprofits and government agencies. Her insights have appeared in media outlets including The TODAY Show, The Wall Street Journal and CNBC.
In 2020, Lindsey was named to the Thinkers50 Radar List, which honors the top global management thinkers whose work is shaping the future of how organizations are managed and led.
From 2009 to 2016, she served as an official ambassador for LinkedIn. Today, she is an active instructor on the LinkedIn Learning platform, with online courses for leaders and individual contributors.
In her philanthropic work, Lindsey serves as a member of the Global Council of Junior Achievement Worldwide and Vice Chair of the Board of FourBlock, a nonprofit that supports U.S. veteran career transition.
Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and is a proud member of Generation X.
Chancellor’s Roundtable Discussion
About the Session
The 2024 Chancellor’s Roundtable Discussion brings together professionals and leaders across industries and generations. Panelists will offer insights from all generational perspectives, sharing real-world examples of multigenerational collaboration. They will explain how leading with their core values has enhanced their effectiveness in managing multigenerational teams and provide recommendations for fostering professional ethics and integrity to create inclusive work environments for all generations.
Moderating this enlightening discussion will be NC State University Chancellor Randy Woodson.
Sessions Speakers & Bios
Dr. Robert (Bob) Patterson is a member of the Traditionalist generation, and serves as the Alumni Distinguished Professor of Crop Science at the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He began his teaching and research career at NC State University in 1968, and currently teaches multiple courses in our Crop and Soil Sciences Department. He is an alumnus of NC State with a graduate degree in Crop Physiology, Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition. He’s a beloved faculty member to many NC State students, who over the years have created a Facebook page honoring his teaching style and personality. It’s titled the “Bob Patterson Fan Club,” where over 1,200 of his students and colleagues share their favorite quotes, lessons, and more lasting experiences of Bob’s impact in the classroom.
Basile P. “Whit” Whikaker is a member of the Baby Boomer generation, and is the Managing Partner & COO of Quality Biological, Inc. He serves on the Shelton Leadership Board of Advisors and has held leadership roles on various boards, including Maryland’s Workforce Development, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen’s Service Academy Selection Board, and Montgomery County’s Reimagining Public Safety Commission. A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Whit served in command and staff positions worldwide. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Criminal Justice from NC State.
Dr. Genevieve Garland is a member of Generation X, and serves as the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Development and Operations and Chief of Staff for the Office of Research and Innovation at NC State University. She oversees research development, infrastructure, strategic planning, and interdisciplinary services, where she supports faculty as well as leads more than 40 university interdisciplinary centers and institutes. An NC State alumna, Genevieve holds a Ph.D. in Textile Technology Management, an M.S. in Textiles, and a B.S. in Textile and Apparel Technology and Management.
Jackie Gonzalez is a member of the Millennial generation, and is the Constituent Services Liaison for the District Office of Congresswoman Deborah Ross. In this role, she assists constituents with matters regarding federal government agencies. She has committed her career to public service and decreasing social inequities. She has worked at the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Democratic Party, and on multiple statewide campaigns. Jacqueline is a first-generation graduate of NC State with a degree in Political Science and served as NC State’s first Latinx Student Body President.
Jana Locklear is a current senior at NC State, majoring in Cultural Anthropology and International Relations and minoring in Political Science, History, and Russian Studies. I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with Jana through her participation in the Chancellor’s Leadership Development Program. For the past year, she has served as the student liaison on the Shelton Leadership Center Board of Advisors. She hopes to one day work within the United States Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer.
Meet the Roundtable
Live Breakout Session Options
During the last portion of our live event, you’ll be prompted to select a breakout session. When prompted during the Livestream, click the “Breakout rooms” button at the bottom of your screen. A Zoom pop-up will display the five available sessions. After selecting, you’ll automatically enter your room, with your video off and audio muted. Stay muted and keep video off unless instructed by the presenter or moderator.
On the following pages, you will learn more about the breakout sessions offered during the live stream to help you decide which session is best for you.
We will offer five concurrent breakout sessions.
Breakout Option 1: Deep Dive with Lindsey Pollak: A Look at Effective Multigenerational Organizations
About the Session
Join Lindsey Pollak as she continues the discussion from her keynote address on fostering collaboration among multigenerational teams. In this session, Lindsey will present case studies and strategies from organizations that have successfully created workplaces for all generations.
She will delve into the specific strategies these organizations use, explain why they are effective, and provide actionable insights for attendees to implement in their own organizations.
Session Speaker: Lindsey Pollak - Keynote Speaker; Career & Workplace Expert
Breakout Option 2: Building Multigenerational Relationships: A Case Study with Leadership Triangle and Capitol Broadcasting Company
About the Session
In 2022, Leadership Triangle partnered with Capitol Broadcasting Company to pioneer a groundbreaking program that bridges generational gaps in the workplace. This initiative not only cultivates and recruits Gen Z talent but also equips Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer managers with the skills to effectively lead them.
Join us as Kristine Sloan, Executive Director of Leadership Triangle, shares invaluable insights and key learnings from the program’s successful implementation over the past three years. Discover best practices for the crucial first 90 days of any new hire, and actionable strategies to retain intergenerational talent
Session Speaker: Kristine Sloan - Executive Director, Leadership Triangle
A Triangle native, Kristine brings a deep commitment to justice, interdependence, and authenticity into all of her work. She’s an entrepreneur, organizational leader, facilitator and strategist. As the Executive Director of Leadership Triangle, Kristine works to connect local leaders to their values, purpose and vision, in service of greater regional collaboration and impact.
Prior to joining Leadership Triangle, Kristine was the CEO of StartingBloc, where she supported 3200+ entrepreneurs, activists, and organizational leaders as they made significant social change. Earlier in her career, Kristine led a multimillion dollar grant project in Burundi for All Across Africa, designed cross-cultural programming for NC State University, worked on water advocacy rights with indigenous populations in South India and co-founded a social enterprise in West Africa.
She holds three degrees from NC State, including a Masters of International Studies with a specialization in Rural Development.
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Breakout
Option 3: Generations in Sync: Mastering Communication Across Ages
About the Session
ChatGPT, email, Slack, and text messages—oh my! The ever-expanding landscape of communication technologies is just one example of the challenges that confront multigenerational teams. How can organizational leaders and members communicate in ways that honor the unique preferences and needs of each generation? Join NC State Professor of Communication Jessica Jameson for this engaging session to explore strategies for fostering effective and harmonious communication across age groups.
Session Speaker: Jessica Jameson - Profressor & Department Head, NC State University Department of Communications
Professor Jameson has been on the faculty in the NC State Department of Communication for 25 years and is in her 6th year as Department Head. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in organizational communication and conflict management. Dr. Jameson is a member of the faculty for the PhD in Communication Rhetoric and Digital Media and is an Engaged Faculty Fellow and a Mediator for NC State and the State of North Carolina.
Professor Jameson’s current research includes the influence of mediation practice on personal health and well-being and identifying communication that leads to turning points that move negotiation from adversarial to collaborative. Dr. Jameson is co-PI of the NSF funded project Conversations Across Boundaries in collaboration with the College of Education to facilitate interdisciplinary conversations across math educators.
Professor Jameson recently published Communication for Constructive Workplace Conflict (Wiley Press, 2023), which received a 2023 Outstanding Textbook Award from the National Communication Association Organizational Communication Division. She has also published a co-edited book called Contemporary Trends in Conflict and Communication: Technology and Social Media (DeGruyter, 2021) and a co-edited volume based on work supporting an interdisciplinary lab titled Facilitating Interdisciplinary Collaboration among the Intelligence Community, Academy, and Industry (Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2020). She has published articles in journals such as the Journal of Applied Communication Research, Western Journal of Communication, International Journal of Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution Quarterly, and Negotiation Journal, among others. Dr. Jameson has also published chapters in several edited books such as Case Studies in Mediation, Case Studies in Organizational Communication, and the Handbook of Communication and Conflict.
Breakout Option 4: Leading and Learning with Generation Z: Insights from Army Colonel Michael Kloepper
About the Session
Generation “Z,” born between 1995 and 2012, is unlike any generation in our Nation’s history. Research reveals that the combination of evolving societal norms, unprecedented wealth, and pervasive technological connectivity has led to a generation more susceptible to experience social isolation, risk aversion, and heightened self-doubt. As Generation “Z” matures into adulthood and positions of increased responsibility, including corporate, public, and military leadership, we must ensure that our training and education programs are correspondingly evolved to equip them with the tools they will require. Led by West Point Brigade Tactical Officer Colonel Michael Kloepper, this breakout session leverages his research and hands-on work with young military cadets to explore the most effective ways they learn and lead.
Session Speaker: Colonel Micahel Kloepper
- Brigade Tactical Officer, United States Military Academy West Point
Colonel Michael F. Kloepper is a 1997 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, a 2015 graduate of the Kenan Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a 2021 Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA. He is an Infantry Officer, Ranger qualified, and is a Master Parachutist.
Mike’s formative assignments include Commander, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry (ABN); Commander, Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; Operations Officer, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment; Commander, 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry (ABN) “The Rock”; Commander, 3d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment; Deputy Commander for Support, 75th Ranger Regiment, and Commander of the 173d Airborne Brigade. Mike is currently serving as the Brigade Tactical Officer, United States Corps of Cadets, at West Point, NY.
Mike has deployed iteratively to both Afghanistan and Iraq in a variety of staff and Command positions. His awards and decorations include the Combat Infantry’s Badge, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star w/Valor, and the Purple Heart.
Mike is an avid outdoorsman and fitness enthusiast.
Mike is married to his high school sweet heart, the former Ellen Berk of Caldwell, NJ. Mike and Ellen are raising three boys – Alex (21, USMA ‘24), Jacob (18, USMA ‘27), and Sam (15, a rising sophomore at O’Neil High School).
Breakout Option 4: A Conversation on Multigenerational Management
About the Session
In today’s workforce, managers may need to lead team members from older generations than themselves, presenting unique challenges and opportunities. What specific obstacles do these dynamics create for managers? Join this moderated discussion to gain valuable insights from experienced managers who have successfully built strong relationships across generational divides. Learn practical strategies to enhance communication, collaboration, and understanding within your team.
Session Speakes & Bios
Ryan Barnes is a Durham, North Carolina native and a graduate of NC State with dual degrees in Chemical Engineering and Pulp & Paper Science Engineering. He started his career as a Process Engineer at KapStone (now WestRock) in Roanoke Rapids, NC. In 2021, he pivoted to semiconductor manufacturing, joining Wolfspeed in Durham as a Senior Process Engineering Manager, where he leads a team solving manufacturing challenges and driving improvement projects.
Cristian Del Valle is a graduate of NC State with a degree in Chemical Engineering as well as a Shelton Scholar alum. He began his career with a Co-Op at GE’s Nuclear Fuel manufacturing facility, then transitioned to GE’s Commercial Leadership Program, completing four rotations in various commercial roles. Afterward, he became a Commercial Manager for GE Power, supporting Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Services on the West Coast. Cristian currently serves as a Senior Manager of Pricing and Proposals at Energy Vault, a growing energy storage company. He now supports North American sales for large-scale energy storage projects.
Rob Squires has nearly 2 decades of experience across multiple industries. He is currently Vice President of Supply Chain at Camco Manufacturing in Greensboro, NC, overseeing global supply chain operations. Previously, Rob held roles at Hanesbrands, Inc. and Ralph Lauren Corporation. He is an NC State graduate in industrial engineering as well as a Shelton Scholar and Caldwell Fellow alum. He has been actively involved with the Shelton Leadership Center for 20 years, contributing to youth programs, scholarships, and training events.
Logan Baldwin is an Associate Software Development Engineer in Test at SAS, working on the App Experience team in the Customer Intelligence department. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from NC State University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and a minor in Agricultural Business Management. While at NC State, she served as President of the Equestrian Western Club Team, Public Relations Chair for the Society of Women Engineers, and Social Media Chair for Pack Clogging. A former Shelton Leadership Scholar, Logan is passionate about values-based leadership, community engagement, and agriculture awareness.
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