EVALUATION DETAILS

1. Central Florida Diversity Learning Series 2012Evaluation Summary ofSession 6 on November 5thEngaging Generations at Work:The OwlsPresenter: Ken Beller from Near Bridge Inc.

2. EVALUATION DETAILS A total of 25 evaluations were turned in, 15 of which were filled out by managers and 10 of which were filled out by individual contributors or employees. A total of 34 people attended the session. The first 4 questions asked participants to rate their knowledge before and after the session, on a scale from 1-5. Questions 5-8 were open-ended with room to write in responses.

3. I understand what values define the Owls generation (those born 1996-2007). Managers’ total improvement: 118% IC’s total improvement: 151% Based on 15 manager responses and 10 individual responses.

4. I possess knowledge of how to avoid or resolve conflict that arises between individuals from the Owls generation and those of other generations. Managers’ total improvement: 135% IC’s total improvement: 106% Based on 15 manager responses and 10 individual responses.

5. I can make connections between the Owls and other generations in ways that allow my organization to promote stronger inclusion. Managers’ total improvement: 130% IC’s total improvement: 146% Based on 15 manager responses and 10 individual responses.

6. I know the best practices and methodologies for integrating values and individuals from the Owls generation into my organization. Managers’ total improvement: 135% IC’s total improvement: 156% Based on 15 manager responses and 10 individual responses.

7. Average Rating per Question(Managers and Individuals Combined)

8. Total Percentage Improvement per Question(Managers and Individuals Combined)

9. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • What was your most significant learning today? • Individual Contributors: • Owls will transform our world for the better by breaking down barriers in government, healthcare, school systems, etc. and creatively solving problems that have been unsolvable in the past. • Understanding/knowledge about this generation. • Everything! • Love the postcard activity and learning about the values of the owls. • Owls = Philosophy. • The cultural shift and the relationship of the VP and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

10. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • What was your most significant learning today? • Individual Contributors: • Owls strive for wisdom and meaning. • Value population and how we interact with each other. • Owl values list. • In team settings to share and illustrate  exercise learning. • The different Value Populations. • I was all great. Loved the activities, especially the post wisdom one. • Owls Values and Post Secret. • Values of the Owls. • Owls strive for wisdom and meaning.

11. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • What was your most significant learning today? • Managers: • Characteristics of Owls and summary of values. • The “why” exercise. • Articulating the “why.” • Everything! • How the Owls value honest/consistency which is refreshing to hear.

12. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • How will you use one or more of the tools presented/ practiced today? • Individual Contributors: • Ensure I allow the Owls I work with the autonomy and freedom of expression to flourish. • As a diversity consultant, this information is so, so valuable. • Professional – with colleagues and in my case personal as well. • Leverage the full chart of the values. • Dealing with my children – mentoring others. I’ll ask up front what makes them feel valued. • Post wisdom experience.

13. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • How will you use one or more of the tools presented/ practiced today? • Individual Contributors: • I plan to use the more nuanced view of generations. • I will find a way to make people feel valued each day and appreciate their unique gifts. • I would like to connect with the other members of my company that attended the last session and share our learnings. • Utilize it to work within and outside our dept. to build better working relations. • Post secret.

14. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • How will you use one or more of the tools presented/ practiced today? • Managers: • To help form groups, focus more on the “why” than the “what.” • Several exercises will be used in our training. • Use the “gallery walk” exercise. • In day-to day-interactions. • I have close friends with Owl children and this helps me to understand them and to be a more effective “aunt” to them. • As a leader of multiple generations – values sets well-apply.

15. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • How might you integrate what you learned about the Owls into your organization’s D&I efforts? • Individual Contributors: • Although they will be more junior and potentially less experienced I will ensure they have the ability to influence decision making and present their ideas to solve business issues. • Education and awareness. • To be more receptive/listen more to other Value Populations, clients and coworkers. Working with others, understanding my boss, as well as incorporating ideas into our structure.

16. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • How might you integrate what you learned about the Owls into your organization’s D&I efforts? • Individual Contributors: • Wisdom in the workplace. • I plan to directly incorporate information shared into our diversity/inclusion training programs. • By sharing with my leaders. • Share with our office.

17. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • How might you integrate what you learned about the Owls into your organization’s D&I efforts? • Managers: • Develop a “why” statement and formalize it. • Look for the meaning in the things we do. • For those leading some Owls in the near future. • To prepare for the future changes, I needed to include them in our plans as they prepare for their future choices.

18. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • Other comments: (usefulness of handouts, quality of the presenters, facilitators, food, facilities, access, insights): • Individual Contributors: • It would be nice to see references for research on slides so we can research further. If we so choose. Amazing content – truly transformational and very inspiring to go out to make a positive difference in the world. • Ken: top quality and facilitation style kept everyone engaged. Not abstract info but info that can be applied to every day operations and management. • I enjoyed the first year of CFDLS very much. Keep up the great work.

19. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • Other comments: (usefulness of handouts, quality of the presenters, facilitators, food, facilities, access, insights): • Individual Contributors: • Ken was terrific – very inspiring and knowledgeable of the topic. • Great facilitator, sincerely. The time went by quickly. The room was quite cold! • Bill and Ken have done a tremendous job from top to bottom with this program/presentation. • The summary charts/cheat sheets were excellent! • Everything was in good order and very well organized.

20. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • Other comments: (usefulness of handouts, quality of the presenters, facilitators, food, facilities, access, insights): • Individual Contributors: • All was great as usual. • Great job, thoroughly enjoyed it all! • Ken was terrific – very inspiring and knowledgeable of the topic. • I have thoroughly enjoyed the sessions. Ken’s vast knowledge has been informational and inspiring and will lead many to personal and organizational transformation.

21. OPEN-ENDED ANSWERS • Other comments: (usefulness of handouts, quality of the presenters, facilitators, food, facilities, access, insights): • Managers: • Excellent • Best session of the year! • Great. • Thank you for all the great sessions! • This series is so vitally important for each of us as individuals and also for the collective world. • Great session! • Wish all 6 sessions would have been just weeks apart instead of months.