Articles and Publications
Managing Millennials in the Electrical Distribution business
In the Electrical Distributors magazine an article about recruiting and retaining young talent features a sidebar with a reference to Diane’s expertise in managing Millennials.
In the Managing Millennials sidebar Diane explains that the average …
Succession Across the Generations – Talent Management Magazine
Our expertise in talent development was tapped for an article in the July 2010 Talent Management magazine. An interesting succession planning article by Stephen Xavier and Sharon Doyle discusses how talent leaders must ensure that …
Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
Scheef Organizational Development & Training, Inc. has been certified by the Supplier Clearinghouse as a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE). This status enables recognition when competing for business with public utilities participating in the Utility Supplier …
Engaging A Changing Workforce: Study of Four Generations from The Learning Café
by Devon Scheef & Diane Thielfoldt
This white paper is the result of a year-long survey of more than 1,000 persons of different ages. Included with the data and analysis in the study are recommendations …
Generation Integration: How a Technology Company Bridged the Generation Gap Between Two Organizations
by Devon Scheef and Diane Thielfoldt
The generation gap that families face around the dinner table has entered the workplace. For the first time in modern history, many organizations have people from four generations working …
Now is Not the Time to Retire – What Does This Mean for Managers?
by Diane Thielfoldt & Devon Scheef
Never has it been more important to prepare managers to lead the multi-generational workforce. Why? Because with the recent financial turmoil and the loss of retirement savings, Baby Boomers …
Training Managers to Lead Four Generations: Leadership Fad or the New Essential?
by Diane Thielfoldt & Devon Scheef
By now, anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock knows that there are four generations of employees in the workforce (Millennials 1977-1998; Gen Xers 1965-1976; Baby Boomers 1946-1964 …
Stuck in a Career Rut? Maybe It’s Your Learning Style that’s to Blame
by Diane Thielfoldt & Devon Scheef
Pop Quiz! Read the scenario below and choose your most likely response:
You buy an appliance and you’re not sure how to install it. Unfortunately no one is available …
Engaging Multiple Generations Among Your Workforce
by Diane Thielfoldt & Devon Scheef
“You can divide any working population into three categories: people who are engaged (loyal and productive), those who are not engaged (just putting in time), and those who are …
Nurses in Bifocals vs. Aides with Eyebrow-Rings
by Diane Thielfoldt & Devon Scheef
How to Bridge the Generation Gap in Your Health Care Organization
For the first time in modern history, four generations are working side by side. Their different values, work …
