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 20, 2010 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Leadership Development, Management Tips
Monica O’Brien recently wrote “According to research from Hill & Knowlton, consumers care most about companies that demonstrate honesty and optimism. Obama leveraged this emotional need to win the election, and other smart companies are also using this...
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 | Jan 5, 2010 | Employee Engagement, Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
A Gen Y colleague recently asked me about my career path. She breathed a sigh of relief when she learned that my career path was windy and circuitous. She plans to have 4-5 careers in her lifetime and was worried that she would be labeled as a ‘failure’ if...
