Meghan Grace
- Guided by a decade of research on Generation Z and generations
- Author of three books on Generation Z and an upcoming book on generations in the workplace
- Host of the podcast, #GenZ
- A data-nerd explaining generational phenomena and trends in a digestible and approachable manner
Travels From
Tennessee
Meghan Grace Speaker Biography
Meghan Grace heard the line “Millennials are killing the (fill in the blank) industry…” one too many times and has channeled her energy into helping people create more collaborative experiences across generations since 2014. Dr. Meghan Grace is a leading generational expert whose research on Generation Z spans the last decade and has helped companies, universities, and associations understand generations to work better together.
In speaking with groups around the world, Meghan prioritizes understanding the human experience while providing data-informed insights about generations. Guided by multiple studies, Dr. Grace helps connect the dots between getting to know a generation and knowing what makes them tick. She is the host of the podcast, #GenZ and has co-authored three books on Generation Z with a new book on generations in the workplace coming later this year. When she isn’t researching, speaking, writing, or podcasting about generations, she co-leads the Institute for Generational Research and Education.
Meghan takes her years of working on consulting and research to help groups understand something difficult to describe, empowers people to work across differences, and employ strategies that are realistic and actually make changes. Her sessions are interactive, reflective, and packed with research-informed insights.
Get to Know Generation Z:
In this signature keynote, Meghan Grace engages your audience in gathering a deep understanding of today’s teen and young adult cohort. From what has shaped this generation to their motivations and behaviors, this data-driven session gives attendees a chance to get to know Generation Z on a deeper level.
Learning Objectives:
-Understanding what shapes generations
-Identifying the key influences on Gen Z’s motivations and preferences
-Deepening recognition for what makes Generation Z different than past generations
Creating Learning Experiences for Generation Z:
Gen Z sees the world differently, which is shaping how they learn. From training experiences to formal classroom sessions, not effectively engaging Gen Z learners presents challenges and pitfalls. In this keynote, Meghan Grace guides audiences through understanding Generation Z and developing strategies to design learning experiences that will engage and empower Gen Z learners.
Learning Objectives:
-Understanding what shapes generations
-Identifying the key influences on Gen Z’s motivations and preferences
-Uncovering insights that guide how to construct an engaging learning environment for Generation Z
Generation Z in the Workplace:
How well do you know your newest hires? Generation Z is increasingly entering the workforce - with unique perspectives and preferences that set them apart from prior generations. Guided by a decade of research, this keynote helps audiences understand this generation to prepare company leaders to effectively hire, train, and retain top Gen Z talent.
Learning Objectives:
-Understanding what shapes generations
-Identifying the key influences on Gen Z’s motivations and preferences
-Learn key aspects of Gen Z’s perspectives on the workplace and their careers
-Develop strategies to better attract, train, and retain Gen Z talent
Four Generations, One Organization. Now What?:
Each generation sees the word differently and brings along with them a unique set of perspectives and preferences. Modern organizations are navigating four generations and how they interact differently. Meghan Grace helps audiences smooth the friction that organizations experience when trying to engage four different generations. Guided by research, this data-driven session gives audiences the knowledge they need to understand each generational cohort and feel empowered to build an environment that fosters collaboration across cohorts.
Learning Objectives:
-Understand how generations are shaped
-Identify what makes each generation unique
-Create shared understanding across generational cohorts for greater collaboration
