by admin | Jan 6, 2011 | Generation X, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
In this blog series, I’m discussing how each generation prefers to interact at work, which will help you create a cohesive team. Let’s look at Generation X today. Gen X grew up between the Baby Boomer face-to-face lifestyle and the Generation Y tech...
by admin | Dec 7, 2010 | Generation X, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
In my last blog (see previous post: How to Speak So Boomers Will Listen), I discussed the Baby Boomers, the generation that was born between 1946-1964. In this blog, I’m going to discuss what events shaped the Gen X psyche and what key words to use when talking...
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...
