Face it: a generation gap exists, but it can be bridged if you know the rules.
In this summary you will learn
- What 10 principles to follow to bridge the generation gap in your workplace
- How to reduce problems associated with the generation gap
- How your company can meet the needs of employees in different age groups
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Why you should read Retiring the Generation Gap
This ambitious book, based on a seven-year survey of more than 3,200 employees, examines how different generations view the workplace. Author Jennifer Deal handles the difficult task of presenting, distilling and interpreting the data according to age group and worker status. Her use of applicable real-life scenarios is effective in helping managers implement these findings, but the presentation of research data makes for weighty reading. getAbstract recommends this book to managers who have problems with intergenerational tensions at work, though Deal concludes that the generation gap is overrated and employees of all ages desire many of the same things.
About the Author
Jennifer J. Deal is a research scientist at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) in San Diego, California, where she manages the World Leadership Survey and the Emerging Leaders research project.
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March 12, 2012 Sylvia MaderDeal puts her focus on the similarities rather than on the differences between generations. Everybody wants respect and trusted relationships with co-workers and management. Learning opportunities, coaching and direct feedback are also appreciated throughout all generations. In the end, loyalty depends on context (team environment, incentives, opportunities) and not on the generation. Interesting perspective!
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