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This unique and highly engaging program will engage every attendee, no matter the age, as they learn about the differences and similarities across the five generations in the workforce, and how each can be leveraged to create cross-generational synergy that drives results. Attendees will walk away understanding general characteristics of each generation and more!
In this program, Raven will help prepare young leaders for the realities of the multigenerational workplace and the challenges of leading, directly or indirectly, within it as a young professional. She provides insights and proven strategies of multigenerational leadership, as well as amusing stories and compelling research.
In this interactive and thought-provoking program, Raven introduces attendees to their own personal biases, provides context for their potential sources, and reveals their true potential impact. She helps attendees begin to effectively “rumble” with bias through four proven strategies to aid in awareness and combating bias.
In this keynote, we will explore all of what we know about Gen Z so far, relating to their behaviors, preferences, and interactions. We’ll spend time differentiating Gen Z from Millennials and discussing the keys points of contrast between the two youngest generations in the workforce.
In this informative and inspiring keynote, Raven breaks down the connection between equity and generations that every organization needs to know and lean into to thrive in a marketplace that is growing more racially and ethnically diverse by the decade. Attendees will leave with greater clarity on how to effectively collaborate with other generations.
A global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion thought leader and nationally recognized keynote speaker, Raven helps organizations get future-ready by understanding generations, racial equity, and their intersection. Her mission is simple -- to solve for racial inequity by breaking down generational and racial barriers in the workplace, replacing them with empathy and synergy that fosters productive working relationships, drives business results, and prepares organizations to compete in the not-so-distant future.
She is the author of the 2019 release Leading Your Parents: 25 Rules to Effective Multigenerational Leadership for Millennials and Gen Z, where she shares leadership principles and practical advice for young professionals seeking to transition into leadership positions in today’s diverse workplace, and the founder of the Charlotte-based Center for Next Generation Leadership and Professional Development, a startup focused on providing soft-skill development to the leaders of tomorrow. In her spare time, Raven consults with Franklin Covey, the world leader in leadership development, in the area of unconscious bias.
Raven has helped tens of thousands, from podiums around the world, close the gaps inside of dozens of industry-leading companies, and create sustainable cultural change. She’s also consulted with household brands in the areas of generational diversity & inclusion and early talent development and retention.
As the valedictorian of her college graduating class and one of the youngest-ever executives in the Fortune 50 company with which she spent nearly a decade, she has always shown that her approach to leading and influencing people yields results.
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"Leading Your Parents" by Raven Solomon provides young professionals with the leadership skills necessary to lead cross-generational teams in today's workforce. Raven Solomon, an entrepreneur and former executive manager, offers 25 simple rules for effective leadership, focusing on soft skills like emotional intelligence, personal accountability, and performance management. Drawing on her own experience, industry statistics, and case studies, Solomon guides readers through aspects of professional responsibility such as email management, team building, and personal branding. This book combines motivational advice with practical guidance, helping young leaders navigate the challenges of multigenerational environments and thrive with emotional intelligence and understanding.
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“Raven Solomon INSTANTLY captured the room and engaged the crowd with her energy, smile, wit, and "we are all friends here" personality! Presenting to a packed room, Raven captured the audience with her knowledge, in-depth research, and her ability to make it all relevant to EACH OF THE 4 generations represented!
If looking for a way to bridge the generational gap or spark dialogue that needs to occur in every office setting, Raven should be your first stop!”
"Originally booked as a convention keynote, when we transitioned to a virtual format, she not only stuck with us she also eagerly made additions to her scheduled session on generational diversity to include timely elements of social justice and inclusivity into the discussion. By utilizing the virtual platform, high energy, and positive attitude she engaged our participants to the highest possible level. Her session was dynamic, relevant, timely, and thought-provoking! We could not have asked for more!"
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