ASQ Section 0511 June 2026 Meeting (Up to 0.2 RU)
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Building Trust, Communication, and Respect at Work: Enhance Your Multi-Generational Culture
Presented by Zac Jarrard
Short Description:
Quality managers often work with a diverse range of stakeholders and multi-generational teams. Each living generation in the United States, from the Silent Generation to Generation Alpha, all have a unique set of strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. They can be brought together to help organizations deliver projects, innovate, engage associates, and achieve success. This presentation will provide an overview of each living generation in the United States from the Silent Generation to Generation Alpha, provide tools for how to build high performing multi-generational teams, and reflect on future trends affecting the global marketplace.
Speaker Biography:
Zac Jarrard is the President of Jarrard Consulting, LLC. The company is dedicated to bringing out the best in people through team building activities, project management training, and workshops to improve intergenerational communication at work. Zac holds three master’s degrees from Park University and several certifications. His research interests include gamification, project management, and working across different generations.
Outside of his company, Zac is heavily involved in the community. Zac is involved with the ASQ Kansas City Section, ASQ Quality Management Division, and ASQ Measurement Quality Division. He is a proud ASQ senior member who serves as the Secretary for the Quality Management Division. Zac is an Eagle Scout who aspires to make the world a better place for everyone.
Attending this 1.5-hour meeting will grant you 0.15 RU.
Optional Preparatory Review (OPR): 0.05 RU, TBD.
The OPR is an educational add-on to the main Meeting that you may complete if you so choose.
Completing and certifying its completion grants you an additional 0.05 RU credits on top of the RU credit you will earn by attending the 6/10/2026 Meeting, for a total of up to 0.2 RU!
How to complete and certify the completion of the OPR: TBD