by admin | Jul 1, 2009 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
My last four blogs discussed the personality traits of the four generations, as well as the most effective key words to use for each generation. Now that you understand these points, it’s time to look at some generational nuances. Family nuances Birth order can...
by admin | Feb 8, 2009 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Mitre Corporation, a public interest company, has found a creative way to get the best out of generational workplace differences. It’s called reverse mentoring. “There’s a long standing feeling that there’s a communication barrier between more experienced employees...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Leadership Development, Management Tips
No, this isn’t a new board game to play at the office. This is an idea to let your Gen Y employees have a voice and share their ideas. We all expect the company Executive Board to oversee and help solve organizational challenges, right? Why not create a...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
The other day I heard a friend say, “I can’t work with THEM. THEY are the problem.” Was my friend discussing race, gender or ethnicity? No, she was talking about Gen Y. And later I overheard a similar discussion in an elevator, with one Gen...