I’ve riffed before about generational differences; many of the differences we see in generational cohorts seem to have as much to do, if not more, with macro-level trends relating to demographics, economics, politics, technology, and career phase than they do anything that’s inherently age-based. That said, one trend that is undeniably age based is life [...]
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I’ve been scratching my head as I watch organizations come to terms with with two competing market trends: The first is a move toward flatter corporate hierarchies, with strategic decision-making pushed down throughout the organization. The second is a push from younger workers throughout the organization for faster and more frequent promotions. These two things [...]
Did you read the NYTimes article on how adulthood is being delayed, creating a “black box” for those in their twenties? Did you read Lindsey Pollak’s Letter to the Editor about the article? Well said, Lindsey. I think you’re right: what we’re seeing is the reflection of a cultural shift that cuts across every generation. [...]
Yea! It’s 2010! You know what that means? It means nobody’s infatuated with generational differences anymore, so we can actually get to the heart of the matter of what’s happening inside organizations. Just kidding! Who wants to learn anything?! We love our oversimplified stereotypes! Please, reduce all my organizational problems down to a few simple [...]
Gen Y, by quitting a game you don’t understand, you’re not avoiding older generations’ mistakes, you’re simply repeating them in a different way. If you have any interest in making sure all your hopes and promise vanish and turn into a world of poo, you need to pull your act together… fast!
Start by reading these three posts:
Management Rule #1: Make sure you have the right perspective.
The cover of Chicago’s Red Eye this morning shows a bright and shiny cartoon smile, over a bright and shiny yellow background. The headline reads, “Gen Happy: Despite life’s biggest stresses, Millennials are carefree and worry-free—and, for some reason, full of smiles.” Uh-huh. Ready? I’m calling BS. It’s not that I doubt the results—I’m sure [...]
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