Changwon Special City Promotes Understanding and Communication ... Hosts 'Communication Across Generations Class'

More than 200 Public Officials Reaffirm Commitment to Bringing Public Institutions to Changwon in the Second Round of Relocations

More than 200 public officials from Changwon Special City in South Gyeongsang Province gathered to understand generational differences and reaffirm their commitment to bringing public institutions to Changwon in the second round of relocations.

On November 4, public officials at City Hall's Civic Hall held a "Performance to Pledge Support for Bringing Public Institutions to Changwon in the Second Round of Relocations" and ran a "Communication Across Generations Class" to promote understanding and communication between generations.

A promotional event to attract the second round of public institution relocations, featuring Changwon City officials. [Photo provided by Changwon City]

The training was designed to help public officials understand generational differences in perspectives and work practices, and to strengthen communication and collaboration based on mutual respect.

Participating employees emphasized Changwon's strategic position as a leading city in Northeast Asia and a special city, and expressed their strong determination to lead balanced regional development by attracting public institutions in the second round of relocations.

The Communication Across Generations Class then proceeded in three parts: an "empathy play" reenacting situations of conflict between generations; the instructor's explanation of the scenarios and lecture on communication methods; and a "resolution play" depicting how conflicts can be resolved. After watching the empathy play, participants heard the instructor's explanations, considered the thoughts and expectations behind the characters' words and actions, and learned how to communicate in ways that help them understand one another's perspectives.

In the final resolution play, participants saw how relationships changed when communication methods were applied to the conflicts covered earlier. This helped them apply what they had learned to their work and conversations with colleagues.

Lee Yujeong, Director of the Autonomous Administration Bureau, said, "The driving force behind achieving the major municipal goal of bringing public institutions to Changwon in the second round of relocations is ultimately strong teamwork within the organization and open communication." She added, "We will continue to foster a workplace where employees empathize with and respect one another, building a public service culture in which different generations grow together."

The training demonstrated that Changwon City officials can communicate with one another despite misunderstandings arising from generational differences. This is expected to greatly benefit the city's policy efforts.

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