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SUMMARY:Strengthening Staff Communication Across Generations
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Staff Communication Across Generations\n\n08/26/26 10:00 AM EST\n - 08/26/26 11:15 AM EST\Description:\nToday’s workplaces bring together multiple generations, each shaped by different experiences, communication preferences, and expectations. These differences can strengthen teams, but they can also lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and missed opportunities for connection. This interactive session takes a deeper dive into generational communication, exploring how and why communication styles vary, what influences those preferences, and how to adapt in ways that build understanding and trust. \n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n	Understand key generational differences in communication styles and expectations.\n	Recognize how generational differences can impact workplace interactions and perceptions.\n	Develop strategies for adapting communication to connect more effectively across generations.\n\nPresenter:\n\nRagan Snead, Executive Director, Northeast Ohio Regional Library System, has over 15 years of experience in public and academic libraries. She has a passion for staff development and helping library staff reach their full potential. In addition to her work in various areas of librarianship, Ragan has experience in management, community outreach, and strategic planning. She received her MLIS from Kent State University and her MBA from Lake Erie College. \Details:\nWho should attend:  Anyone wanting to know more about Strengthening Staff Communication Across Generations\nCompetencies:  Communication and Teamwork\n\nNon-Member Cost:      $40\nNEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost:  $24\nNEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:   FREE\nNEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:    FREE\nNEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:  $20\n\nCan't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway!  This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.\n \nIt’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.\Location:\nOnline via Zoom\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Strengthening Staff Communication Across Generations<br /><br />08/26/26 10:00 AM EST - 08/26/26 11:15 AM EST<br />Description:<br />Today&rsquo;s workplaces bring together multiple generations, each shaped by different experiences, communication preferences, and expectations. These differences can strengthen teams, but they can also lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and missed opportunities for connection. This interactive session takes a deeper dive into generational communication, exploring how and why communication styles vary, what influences those preferences, and how to adapt in ways that build understanding and trust.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Learning&nbsp;Objectives:</strong>
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	<li>Understand key generational differences in communication styles and expectations.</li>
	<li>Recognize how generational differences can impact workplace interactions and perceptions.</li>
	<li>Develop strategies for adapting communication to connect more effectively across generations.</li>
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<strong>Presenter:</strong><br />
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<em><img alt="" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/Ragan_Snead_05062026095352.JFIF" style="float:left; margin:5px 15px; width:100px" />Ragan Snead</em>, Executive Director, Northeast Ohio Regional Library System,&nbsp;has over 15&nbsp;years of experience in public and academic libraries. She has a passion for staff development and helping library staff reach their full potential. In addition to her work in various areas of librarianship, Ragan has experience in management, community outreach, and strategic planning.&nbsp;She received her MLIS from Kent State University and her MBA from Lake Erie College.&nbsp;<br />Details:<br /><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Who should attend:&nbsp; Anyone wanting to know more about&nbsp;Strengthening Staff Communication Across Generations<br />
Competencies:&nbsp; Communication and Teamwork</font></font><br />
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Non-Member Cost: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $40<br />
NEO-RLS&nbsp;Bronze Member Cost:&nbsp; $24<br />
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp;FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp; FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:&nbsp; $20<br />
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<font face="Verdana" size="2">Can't attend on the date or time listed? Sign up anyway!&nbsp;&nbsp;</font>This webinar includes archive access for later viewing at your convenience.<br />
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<font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><em>It&rsquo;s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.</em></font></font></font></font></font></strong></font></font><br />Location:<br />Online via Zoom<br /><br />,  
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