Gen Z at Work: Strategies for Stronger Communication & Leadership
Join us for a dynamic panel exploring communication between front-line staff and supervisors. Featuring insights from Gen Z undergraduate students, this session will highlight key challenges and practical strategies for improving workplace communication. We’ll examine how to ensure Gen Z employees feel valued, heard, and supported, while identifying ways to strengthen openness, respect, and understanding across roles. Through candid dialogue, participants will gain tools to bridge communication gaps and enhance effectiveness within their organizations. Whether you're a supervisor, front-line staff member, or interested in Gen Z perspectives, this session offers meaningful insights and actionable solutions for positive organizational change.
- The participants will identify at least two key barriers that commonly hinder effective communication between Gen Z front‑line staff and their supervisors.
- The participants will be able to list 2 strategies for communicating with Gen Z front-line staff.
- The audience will be able to share 1 idea for building community between the generations for their workplace.
Includes: .1 CEUs
Additional Course Information:
Speaker:
Dr. Joy James, Appalachian State University
About Dr. Joy: Dr. Joy James has been a Professor in the Recreation Management program at Appalachian State University since 2007 and brings over twenty-five years of experience in teaching, research, resident camps, park interpretation, and environmental education. She is dedicated to helping people access and feel comfortable in outdoor settings and is passionate about preparing the next generation of recreation professionals with the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the KRPA office at 785-235-6533 or jamie@krpa.org.
KRPA Event Policy:
No Refunds: Please note that all registrations are non-refundable. We regret that we cannot offer refunds for any cancellations.
Substitutions: We do allow substitutions. If you are unable to attend the event, you may transfer your registration to another person. Please notify us of any substitutions at least 48 hours prior to the event.
Registration Fees: All registration fees must be paid in full within 30 days of registration. Failure to pay within this timeframe may result in the cancellation of your registration.
Commercial Vendor Workshop Attendance
The Kansas Recreation and Parks Association (KRPA) values the contributions and engagement of our commercial partners. To maintain a professional environment that supports both educational and networking opportunities for our members and sponsors, KRPA has established the following policy regarding commercial vendors attending workshops and events:
Policy Overview: Commercial vendors may not register or participate as general workshop attendees unless they are sponsoring the specific event in question. This policy ensures that the presence of commercial entities at KRPA events is aligned with their purpose of networking and building relationships within a professional context, while respecting the intent of these events as learning opportunities for non-commercial attendees.
Commercial Vendor Definition: According to the KRPA bylaws Commercial Vendor is defined as: Individuals, organizations, companies, or business firms selling products or services to recreation, park, conservation, and leisure service agencies.
Exclusions: Commercial vendors may register and participate in these certification programs as general attendees. These courses are designed to provide specialized training and a certification from the National Recreation and Park Association. We understand the need of vendors may have to receive these certifications.
