by admin | Apr 28, 2010 | Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Someone recently asked me, “What happens when a Gen Y employee is promoted to a managerial level and starts working with Gen X colleagues? Do they become more X-ish? Or stay as a Gen Y?” Here’s my answer: Every individual has deeply ingrained...
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,...
by admin | Jan 27, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Leadership Development, Management Tips
Let’s face it. Under pressure, people have been known to say regrettable things about other generations. Things like: Why do they have to print every email on paper? (about Baby Boomers) Why are they always online? (about Generation Y) Why do they have no time...
by admin | Jan 13, 2010 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
“What’s the best way to work with each generation?” is a common question that I get asked. My answer is, “It depends.” In general, most people are managed by the academic technique: read, write or lecture. In 1983, Dr. Gardner from...
by admin | Dec 18, 2009 | Generation X, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Leadership Development, Management Tips
I was recently talking with a senior HR manager at a major corporation about a hiring experience. “I finally found the perfect candidate. He had everything I was looking for. But when I offered him the opportunity to work with us, he asked, “What’s...
by admin | Dec 11, 2009 | Baby Boomer, Generation X, Generation Y, 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 Y today. Gen Y was born with a mouse in their hand. They love what technology can do for them and how...
