“Coming of Age In Corporate America”
Since I commonly talk to multigenerational workforces and associations, a free-lance journalist recently contacted me for my opinion on how people can overcome leadership and work-related challenges. See the article here: http://www.howsmatter.com/coming-of-age-in-corporate-america/ Brooke has done a nice job of covering a multitude of perspectives and she sites Jack Welsh, me (T.J. Wisner) and several other experts in the article.
Bottom line, for the average worker in America today, its more important than ever that you Be Your Own Chief Performance Officer.
Life is too important…”Don’t Just Do It!”
December 11, 2008 at 8:40 am
There are certainly differences in outlook and approach to work among the generations, and these differences can sometimes clash inflicting damage on the performance of the individuals involved, which stifles creativity, disrupts communication and leads to potentialy significant unrealized potential of a company. Stong ethics and a corporate value system truely embrassed by the leaders on down can usually overcome these differences.
December 16, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Leo,
Thanks for the comment and your use of the word “clash” is very interesting and here’s why: If we have shared mssion and goals in an organization and people are “flexible” but focused, it is pretty tough to clash. Well said, when generations dig in their heels everyone’s performance is deminished.
TJ