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The Great Workplace Rewrite: Embracing the Gen Z & Millennial Revolution
Luke Goetting delivered his transformative TEDx talk “The Great Workplace Rewrite” at TEDx CTSU in San Jose, California, where he challenged traditional workplace paradigms and unveiled a blueprint for organizational success in the Gen Z and Millennial era. Watch Now!
Today's Workforce
- Generationally Divided
- Losing Key Knowledge
- Disengaged
- Siloed Teams
Tomorrow's Workforce
- Multi-Gen Momentum
- Future-Ready Leaders
- Mission-Aligned
- High-Trust Teams
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LUKE GOETTING
Luke Goetting is a leading Future of Work expert and global keynote speaker who has captivated audiences at TEDx, DisruptHR, the AI & Agile Summit, and hundreds of events worldwide. Specializing in emerging workforce dynamics and employee engagement, Luke provides organizations with actionable strategies to navigate the rapidly evolving workplace landscape.
As the host of the Gen Z @ Work podcast and a sought-after management consultant, Luke has helped industry giants like Dell, IBM, Lenovo, and AMD revolutionize their approach to employee engagement and productivity. His unique blend of data-driven insights and interactive presentation style has made him a go-to resource for organizations looking to future-proof their workforce and foster a culture of innovation.
Luke’s expertise stems from his background as the founder of Puffingston Presentations, an award-winning communications agency in Austin, Texas. This experience has honed his ability to craft compelling narratives and deliver high-impact training sessions that resonate with diverse audiences.
Prepare for a talk that not only informs but also entertains — Luke Goetting is here to transform how you approach the Future of Work!
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THE GREAT WORKPLACE REWRITE
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UNLOCKING GENZ+POTENTIAL
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LEGACY TO LEADERSHIP
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The Great Knowledge Acceleration: Bridging Generations in the AI Era
Business leaders stand at a critical inflection point, where preserving human intelligence is as crucial as embracing AI innovation.
With digital natives (Gen Z and Millennials) representing over two-thirds of the workforce in 2025 and 10,000 Baby Boomers reaching retirement age daily, the transformation challenges facing organizations are unprecedented. Yet few organizations feel truly prepared to address this challenge – creating both urgency and opportunity to revolutionize how we amplify organizational excellence.
Join Future of Work expert Luke Goetting to explore how leaders can harness the convergence of generational transition, human intelligence, and AI capabilities to become a catalyst for extraordinary success.
Through practical case studies and immediately applicable frameworks, you’ll discover:
- How leading organizations are turning potential knowledge loss into accelerated innovation
- Ways to leverage both human intelligence and AI to scale organizational wisdom across teams
- Proven techniques for fostering meaningful cross-generational collaboration that increase retention and performance
- Strategies to capture critical institutional knowledge before it walks out the door
- Methods to empower early-career professionals while honoring experienced perspectives
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This isn’t just about traditional knowledge management – it’s about creating a dynamic ecosystem that propels organizational success in an era of unprecedented technological change.
Whether you’re an executive looking to leave a lasting legacy, a mid-career professional building bridges between teams, or an emerging leader seeking to accelerate your impact, you’ll gain actionable insights to enhance your leadership journey.
Unlocking Gen Z+ Potential: Future-Proofing Your Workforce for Innovation & Growth
The Future of Work will be led by Gen Z+ — it’s time to get ready! Discover data-driven insights and actionable strategies to attract, engage and retain this critical talent pool. Join Future of Work expert Luke Goetting and unlock the competitive advantage of a future-proofed workforce.
Go beyond the headlines: Move past “Quiet Quitting” and “Great Resignation” narratives. We’ll delve into the unique values, motivations and workstyles driving Gen Z+ employees.
Unlock the power of:
- Strategic Transparency & Communication: Foster trust, collaboration and innovation with real-time feedback and open dialogue.
- Next-Gen Learning & Development: Invest in future-relevant skills and continuous learning to unleash their full potential.
- Gamification & Positive Culture: Drive engagement, productivity and retention with gamified incentives and a thriving company culture.
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Leave with:
- Data-backed insights: Understand what makes Gen Z+ tick and how to tailor your approach.
- Â Actionable frameworks: Implement proven strategies for immediate impact.
- Confidence: Attract and retain top talent in today’s competitive landscape.
The Great Workplace Rewrite: Embracing the Gen Z & Millennial Revolution
(Extended edition of Luke’s TEDx Talk)
We stand at the precipice of a seismic shift in the world of work. As Gen Z and Millennials surge to dominance in the workforce, three pillars of traditional business are crumbling. In this dynamic talk, Future of Work expert Luke Goetting unveils a revolutionary blueprint for organizational success in this new era:
- The Employee-Employer Power Shift:— Shattering the “Lucky to Have a Job” myth with irrefutable economic data
—  Unveiling cutting-edge retention strategies that will transform how organizations value talent - The Career Paradigm Upheaval:— Explore the death of the career ladder and the birth of the “Career Jungle Gym”
— Learn how continuous learning and role fluidity are redefining professional growth - The Leadership Revolution:— Witness the fall of top-down hierarchies and the rise of “Influencer Leadership”
— Discover how radical transparency and shared ownership are reshaping organizational DNA
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Through compelling case studies and data-driven insights, Goetting doesn’t just predict the future—he provides a visionary roadmap for navigating it. This isn’t just a talk; it’s a call to arms for leaders and individuals alike to pioneer a new world of work.
Attendees will leave armed with transformative strategies, ready to spearhead a revolution in their organizations. This isn’t about incremental change—it’s about rewriting the very foundations of how we work, lead, and succeed.
Join us for a glimpse into the future of work. The revolution has begun. Will you be at its forefront?
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