by admin | Nov 19, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
In my last blog (see previous post: How to Speak So Each Generation Will Listen), I discussed the Traditionalists, the generation that was born between 1924-1945. In this blog, I’m going to discuss what events shaped the Baby Boomer psyche and what key words to...
by admin | Nov 12, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
When people learn that I work with the different generations in the workplace, I often hear “I can’t talk to THEM. THEY are the problem.” It doesn’t matter if it’s a Baby Boomer talking about a Gen Y, or a Traditionalist talking about a...
by admin | Nov 5, 2010 | 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...
by admin | Jun 24, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
We hear generational stereotypes all the time. How many times have you heard: Why do Boomers have to print every email? Don’t they know they’re killing trees? Why does Gen Y have to be online all the time? Can’t they have a face-to-face conversation? Why does Gen X...
by admin | May 14, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
Want to know how to reach each generation online? Baby Boomers are less price sensitive and tend to purchase for need. They place a value on product/service experience. Yet, to date, there is a lack of relevant content that mirrors their need for understanding...
by admin | Feb 9, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Future of Work, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
Effectively managing generational differences is not the only solution to poor morale, little collaboration, lack of innovation or high attrition. However, understanding and managing the generational differences will certainly help you improve all of these variables,...
