Bridging Generational Communication Gaps at Work

Practical ways to improve everyday conversations, collaboration and networking.

A one-sentence email feels efficient to the sender and abrupt to the reader. One colleague expects a quick message. Another wants a conversation. At a networking event, approaching unfamiliar people feels comfortable for some and difficult for others.

Before we put the friction down to someone’s generation, we need to understand the expectations behind the behaviour.

Join IAMCP International’s People, Culture and Performance (PC&P) Committee for a 60-minute panel conversation (virtual session) about working together across generations and career stages.

Using everyday workplace scenarios, the panel will explore practical ways to:

• Agree on communication channels, response times and expectations.
• Clarify intent when tone or wording causes friction.
• Give feedback across different communication preferences.
• Create more welcoming networking experiences.

Bring your own workplace questions for the live Q&A. The discussion will focus on actions for your next conversation, meeting or partner event.

For Microsoft partner leaders, people managers, HR teams, chapter leaders and professionals at different career stages.

Format: 60-minute panel conversation with live Q&A (virtual)