by admin | May 20, 2009 | 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 | May 6, 2009 | 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 | Apr 29, 2009 | 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 | Apr 22, 2009 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work
In a recent study by Chip Walker, the No. 1 attitude unifying Gen Y was: “I would fight for a cause I believe in.” According to Walker, it’s clear that Gen Y has “an activist bent”, but what exactly are they fighting for? Here is...
by admin | Apr 13, 2009 | Management Tips
A client recently asked me to help him resolve some staff conflicts within his marketing team. At the surface, it looked like the staff were insubordinate, reactive and uncooperative. However, after some discussions with all of the staff, it became clear that the real...
