Name: Let's Talk About It: Building Better Workplaces Through Generational Dialogue
Start: 2026-08-26T13:15:00-0700
End: 2026-08-26T14:15:00-0700

Let's Talk About It: Building Better Workplaces Through Generational Dialogue

Wednesday August 26, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

Embassy Suites- Mirabella C

Avoiding hard conversations creates disconnect, and in today’s multigenerational workplace, silence can be costly. This interactive session invites participants to lean into the conversations many teams avoid, creating space for honest, respectful dialogue across generations. Together, we’ll explore how generational experiences shape communication styles, expectations, and approaches to work. Participants will learn practical strategies to move beyond assumptions, navigate tension with empathy, and foster a culture rooted in trust and mutual understanding. Grounded in strengths-based leadership and real-world application, this session equips leaders and team members alike with tools to turn generational differences into opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and stronger workplace culture.

Speakers

Derria Ford

Derria L. Ford is an accomplished nonprofit leader, strategist, and speaker with nearly two decades of experience advancing equity, opportunity, and community through philanthropy and leadership. As Chief Development Officer at the Martha O’Bryan Center, she leads a diverse team... Read More →

Suzanne Hartness

M. Suzanne Hartness is a seasoned management consultant and former Chief Operating Officer of a mid-size Nashville law firm, where she led operations in human resources, finance, IT, facilities, and strategic planning for over six years. With more than 20 years of leadership experience... Read More →

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Wednesday August 26, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
Embassy Suites- Mirabella C

Equal Justice University 2026

Derria Ford

Suzanne Hartness

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Equal Justice University 2026

Derria Ford

Suzanne Hartness

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