Gen Z in the Workforce: FinanceMatters

There are now FIVE generations in our workforce, ranging from our Traditionalists in their 70s to the newest members, Gen Z, in their early twenties.  (And all the Millenials cheer, because they're no longer the babies!)  Today we have UVAFinance's Jack Sherwood, a rising UVA 4th year and member of the FST project team and Gen Z extraordinaire, for a discussion on how his generation participates in the workforce.

Resources Mentioned: 

• Intergenerational Workforce discussion with Lisa Harris:  https://everydaygrace.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-generation-gap-in-the-workplace-finance-matters/
• Info on Gen Z: https://www.purdueglobal.edu/education-partnerships/generational-workforce-differences-infographic/
• Read more about Jack Sherwood: https://uvafinance.blogspot.com/2021/08/jack-sherwood-joins-fst-change.html 

How to Navigate Change: Finance Matters

Change Team Leader Angela Knobloch visits to discuss practical tips for managing yourself during times of change, including the dreaded "valley of despair."  

Resources Mentioned:

Gartner Report

Engage for Change:  Clarify Purpose, Honest Reflection, Assess Opportunities, Note progress, Grow Skills, Exhibit Flexibility

Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Finance Matters

How confident are you that you won't be retaliated against if you admit to a mistake at work?  The answer to this question is one of the biggest indicators of psychological safety in the workplace.  Listen in to learn more about psychological safety and its role in creativity, belonging, and productivity.

Resources Mentioned: 

Fifteen Ways to Promote Psychological Safety in the Workplace (Forbes)

Deloitte's 2020 Global Human Capital Trends Report

Amy Edmonson's Work on Psychological Safety: 

• https://web.mit.edu/curhan/www/docs/Articles/15341_Readings/Group_Performance/Edmondson%20Psychological%20safety.pdf
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhoLuui9gX8 

Wisdom is Knowing what you Don’t Know: Finance Matters

Do you ever look back on your past self and think about how much you didn't know then?  We all learn as we go through life, and we should get comfortable with the fact that we'll never know as much as we think we know.  Being aware of how much you don't know can actually make you a better manager and human being.  Listen in as Patty and Brandi discuss a book they admittedly haven't read full of good ideas on this very topic!

Resources Mentioned:

The Dunning Kruger Effect

Think Again:  The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant

Adam Grant Interviews:  

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbqqIYTHuwM
• https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/adam-grant-think-again/
• https://www.ted.com/talks/adam_grant_what_frogs_in_hot_water_can_teach_us_about_thinking_againhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/think-again-review-moderately-condent-11612480886

Finance Matters:  Crucial Conversations (4 part series)

Inclusive Leadership: Finance Matters

Patty and Brandi welcome Lisa Harris back to Finance Matters to discuss the Six C's of Inclusive Leadership as identified by Dr. Shirley Davis.  

Resources Mentioned: 

• Dr. Shirley Davis' 6 C's of Inclusive Leadership
• More about Dr. Davis
• Valerie Kaur, Revolutionary Love (See No Stranger book)
• More of Lisa Harris on Finance Matters:
  • Find Your True North
  • The Importance of Resilience
  • Bridging the Generation Gap in the Workplace

Six ways to support employee well-being: Finance Matters

During times of stress, it's important that we as managers and as teammates pay attention to our own well-being and that of our colleagues.  Here are six practical strategies that work both in and out of a pandemic.

Resources Mentioned: 

The original blog post

UVAFinance Shoutout board

Challenging the Status Quo Panel Series: UVAFinance Service Model, Finance Matters

The Challenging the Status Quo Panel Series was designed to show you different perspectives from UVAFinance employees who aren't afraid to challenge the status quo and share their thoughts and ideas with you.  Today's session focuses on the UVAFinance Service Model Project Plan, with guests Andrew Sallans, Scott Adams, and Raegan Harouff Gaye.  

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The Benefits of Volunteerism: Finance Matters

Volunteering:  it's great for networking, skill-building, and soothing your soul.  Tune in to this conversation with Brandi and Patty to learn more!

Resources Mentioned: 

UVA Public Service:  https://publicservice.virginia.edu/service-opportunities/volunteer

UVAHR Volunteer Center:  https://hr.virginia.edu/covid-19/volunteer-center

UVA Health:  https://uvahealth.com/services/volunteer

VolunteerMatch (choose your community for opportunities): https://www.volunteermatch.org/covid19 

Asking Questions for Better Collaboration: Finance Matters

Let's talk about questions:  asking questions of others, asking questions of yourself, and asking questions for better collaborative results. Angela Knobloch joins Patty and Brandi to share how asking better questions can lead to improved relationships and better results.

Resources Mentioned:

UVAFinance Blog (Video):  Sharpen your questioning skills.

Warren Berger's work:  https://amorebeautifulquestion.com/ 

Angela's previous pod:  https://everydaygrace.podbean.com/e/brene-browns-call-to-courage-finance-matters/

Our pod on President Ryan's book:  https://everydaygrace.podbean.com/e/finance-matters-wait-what/

TED Talk on asking questions:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro9vDEZdQLk 

Challenging the Status Quo Panel Series: Individual Contributor Panel, Finance Matters

The Challenging the Status Quo Panel Series was designed to show you different perspectives from UVAFinance employees who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo and share their thoughts and ideas with you​.  Today's panelists are Amy Nolasco, Jonathan Agop, and Mara Hilliar.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Watch the webinar on the Online Community in the CI space:  https://communityhub.virginia.edu/videos/1416?ru=2104&sr=stream (netbadge required)