People & Talent
With up to five generations working side by side, organizations often focus on generational differences and miss what truly drives engagement. This session challenges common generational myths and reframes workplace needs through shared human fundamentals: clarity, growth, purpose, and belonging. Participants will explore practical strategies to strengthen collaboration, reduce friction, and improve engagement across age groups without stereotyping or oversimplifying differences.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Differentiating between generational stereotypes and shared employee needs to improve communication, collaboration, and inclusion across age groups.
- Identify core drivers of engagement and motivation that apply across generations, including clarity, growth, purpose, and belonging.
Apply practical leadership and HR strategies that strengthen trust, engagement, and retention in multi-generational teams.
Speaker: Devin C. Hughes, Learning and Organizational Culture Consultant
Devin C. Hughes is a leadership and organizational culture consultant, keynote speaker, and adjunct faculty member who helps organizations build healthier, more human-centered workplaces. His work focuses on culture, psychological safety, engagement, and leadership practices that strengthen trust and performance.
Known for combining research-backed insights with humor and practical strategies, Devin works with leaders across industries to create environments where people feel valued, connected, and able to contribute their best work. He serves as an adjunct faculty member at San Diego State University’s Fowler College of Business and has been recognized as a Top 30 Global Guru for Organizational Culture Professionals (2026).
