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Growing up as a Boomer (1946 – 1964) I was always aware of the so-called “Generation Gap.” While I am happy to report that I don’t feel that it exists anymore there are still differences that we all need to consider. Differences certainly exist, but as the authors clearly point out – just because we are different, it doesn’t make us wrong, just different. The more we understand those differences the more effective we will be working together. As a newly-minted entrepreneur, there were excellent insights on how to deal with each generation from both a sales standpoint and an operational standpoint. I hope to use those insights to grow my business and, when the time comes to hire employees, value the unique skills they bring to the table. And finally, as a parent, it never hurts to be reminded that the way they were raised reflects in their values. We should prepare to utilize those as their generation(s) become co-workers, employees and bosses.
This is a great book for identifying each generation, how they interact at work, and how to increase understanding of generational challenges that arrive when you have 5 distinct generations working together. The book is broken down into 10 separate sections that could easily be integrated into group discussions or used for a deeper audit of how a company is approaching the inherit challenges from technology to marketing to business succession.
10 Answer Keys, Communicating with the 5 Generations in the Workplace is an insightful, detailed profile of different generational thinking with solutions to bring your team to its peak performance.
Looking to boost productivity in your work force in 2014? 10 Answer Keys, Communicating with the 5 Generations in the Workplace is the book to read. Employers & employees alike should read this book to become more knowledgeable & understanding of the people you work for and work beside. I believe after reading this book, you will recognize why there can be disunity and mistrust among co-workers themselves and between co-workers and management. The authors guide us toward solutions to increasing understanding and ultimately productivity and harmony across the generations who are in our workplaces.
This book, 10 Answer Keys, Communicating with the 5 Generations in the Workplace is very enlightening about five generations: Traditionalist, Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z. It conveys information about how to understand, manage, communicate and build meaningful relationships between these generations in the workplace. It defines each generation in areas such as communication, work ethic, time management, conflict resolutions, management, leadership, technology, buying styles, marketing, advertising, and values and visions. Mary and Meredith made this book entertaining, interesting and easy to follow. They definitely inspire me to look at each generation in a positive, enriching and unique way, and that each generation contributes to the workplace and the world. I believe everyone can appreciate and be enlightened after reading this book. In today’s changing environment, this is a book that every organization and employee should have on hand.
