Building Stronger Workforces Through Mentorship and Cross-Generational Teamwork

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At Next Wave Workforce™, we help organizations improve collaboration across all experience levels. Whether you’re introducing new technologies or developing future leaders, we strengthen team trust, knowledge sharing, and engagement.

Our OWL Cross-Generational Collaboration Workshop is a key tool in unlocking workforce potential. It fosters mentorship, mutual learning, and respect across age groups—building stronger, more connected teams.

We equip leaders with practical strategies to create cultures that value multigenerational collaboration, drive performance, and support long-term success.

Cross-Generational Mentoring Programs

Build mentorship programs that connect experience with ambition, fostering growth, knowledge sharing, and long-term engagement.

Collaborative Workshops

Lead interactive workshops that build trust, improve communication, and unite teams across age groups. These sessions help them work better together and adapt to change.

Organizational Development Consulting

Guide leaders in building cultures where employees feel respected, heard, and ready to contribute. Our strategies boost retention, innovation, and team performance across all age groups.

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ABOUT US

Unlocking Talent, Trust, and Teamwork Across Your Workforce

At Next Wave Workforce™, we help organizations turn generational differences into an advantage. From Gen Z to Baby Boomers, we work across all age groups to build teams that communicate, collaborate, and adapt confidently.

Today’s employees want more than a job. They want to be heard, respected, and trusted to make an impact. We help you create an environment where people feel safe to contribute, take initiative, and grow.

One of our core tools is the OWL Cross-Generational Collaboration Workshop. It equips teams to share knowledge, build trust, and strengthen performance across career stages. Whether you’re rolling out new technologies or navigating culture shifts, we give your people the tools to thrive together.

Let’s build a workforce that doesn’t just keep up with change, but leads it.

Meet Helene

Founder & Principle WOO (Wise Old Owl)

Helene Johnson is the founder and principal of Next Wave Workforce Consulting™, where she helps organizations unlock the full potential of their people through cross-generational collaboration. With decades of executive experience, Helene partners with leaders to create cultures where employees of all ages feel respected, engaged, and confident contributing at work.

Her approach centers on cross-generational mentoring, pairing fresh perspectives and tech fluency with institutional knowledge and customer insight. By recognizing contributions across career stages, Helene helps organizations retain talent, drive innovation, and foster a culture of shared learning.

She is the principal author of The Journey of Women Leaders, a bold, practical guide to navigating leadership across generations. The book addresses bias, ageism, and career growth through stories and strategies grounded in mentorship, sisterhood, and self-discovery. Learn more at www.journeyofwomenleaders.com.

Before founding Next Wave, Helene spent over 45 years in information technology, leading growth for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, especially those serving the federal government. Her background spans strategic sales, leadership, branding, and workforce development.

Helene is a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) candidate at the University of South Florida. Her research explores how different generations experience workplace trust, communication, and support. She also holds a Master of Science in Organizational Change from Johns Hopkins University and a degree in Data Processing from the University of Baltimore.

Helene and her husband split their time between Bradenton, Florida, and Ashburn, Virginia. You'll find her on the golf course when she’s not working, studying, or making memories with her grandchildren.

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