The Future of the NDT Workforce: Bridging Generations and Gaps
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GLOBAL MAIN STAGE
Knowledge Level - NDT Level I/NDT Level II
Knowledge Level - NDT Level III
Presentation Topic Level - Advanced
| Tuesday, October 7, 2025 |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Coronado H |
Details
Gen Z isn’t just the next generation in line, they’re entering the workforce with expectations that challenge everything we thought we knew about retention, engagement, and leadership. And they’re not just younger Millennials. They’re wired differently.
What they value, how they communicate, and what keeps them committed is a sharp departure from the norms many technical leaders grew up with. In a post-pandemic labor market where skilled talent is hard to find, and even harder to keep, understanding these differences isn’t optional. It’s mission-critical.
In this candid, insight-rich session, workplace strategist Lisa Ryan, shares what it takes to:
*Attract Gen Z without losing your seasoned workforce
*Build a bridge between experience and innovation
*Navigate conflicting expectations across five generations
*Foster a culture where all ages feel seen, heard, and valued
The future of NDT depends on more than technical excellence. It depends on the culture that connects. This session will show you how to build it!
Speaker
Lisa Ryan
Grategy
The Future of the NDT Workforce: Bridging Generations and Gaps
3:30 PM - 4:30 PMPresentation Description
Gen Z isn’t just the next generation in line, they’re entering the workforce with expectations that challenge everything we thought we knew about retention, engagement, and leadership. And they’re not just younger Millennials. They’re wired differently.
What they value, how they communicate, and what keeps them committed is a sharp departure from the norms many technical leaders grew up with. In a post-pandemic labor market where skilled talent is hard to find, and even harder to keep, understanding these differences isn’t optional. It’s mission-critical.
In this candid, insight-rich session, workplace strategist Lisa Ryan, shares what it takes to:
Attract Gen Z without losing your seasoned workforce
Build a bridge between experience and innovation
Navigate conflicting expectations across five generations
Foster a culture where all ages feel seen, heard, and valued
The future of NDT depends on more than technical excellence. It depends on the culture that connects. This session will show you how to build it.
What they value, how they communicate, and what keeps them committed is a sharp departure from the norms many technical leaders grew up with. In a post-pandemic labor market where skilled talent is hard to find, and even harder to keep, understanding these differences isn’t optional. It’s mission-critical.
In this candid, insight-rich session, workplace strategist Lisa Ryan, shares what it takes to:
Attract Gen Z without losing your seasoned workforce
Build a bridge between experience and innovation
Navigate conflicting expectations across five generations
Foster a culture where all ages feel seen, heard, and valued
The future of NDT depends on more than technical excellence. It depends on the culture that connects. This session will show you how to build it.
Biography
Lisa Ryan, CSP, is a Certified Speaking Professional with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, training, and sales. She has worked in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and executive recruiting. She is President and Founder of Grategy®, a Cleveland-based firm specializing in employee engagement, retention, and recognition using gratitude strategies (Grategies) for personal and professional development.
Lisa’s work experience and research into employee engagement and cultural transformation give her a unique perspective for retaining top talent. Her quick wit, sense of humor, and entertaining programs keep her clients coming back for more.
As the author of eleven books, including “Thank You Very Much: Gratitude Strategies to Create a Workplace Culture that ROCKS,” Lisa offers many additional resources to keep the conversations going after her programs. She is the host of the Manufacturers’ Network Podcast and can also be seen twice monthly on the Elevate Your Engagement Levels – What You Need to Know TV show on the Elite Experts Network.
An active member of The National Speakers Association, Lisa has been featured in Speaker Magazine as an expert advisor, writes articles for several association newsletters and online publications, and regularly speaks for national and international association conferences.
