In an article titled "Uncommon Threads: Mending the Generation Gap at Work," Anderson University professor Brad Sago writes:
"Having difficulty understanding the perspective, work habits, and communication styles of those in another age group is common in the workplace. The challenge may come from interactions with your boss, an employee, co-worker, client, or even a vendor. As with other diversity issues, such as age, gender, ethnicity, and race, examining and understanding generations has become an increasingly important part of maximizing organizational effectiveness."
Read the full article, found at: http://www.asaecenter.org/PublicationsResources/articledetail.cfm?ItemNumber=13100
Do you agree or disagree with the article's major points? What do you see as the biggest differences between your generation and previous generations? How do those differences create challenges in today's workplace?
