Bridging Generations: Harnessing the Power of Your Multi-generational Team
World War II. The Civil Rights Movement. The AIDS Epidemic. Columbine. Life after 9/11. These events aren’t just historical milestones—they are defining moments that have shaped how different generations see the world. And today, those generations are working side by side.
After years of experience working with a wide variety of teams across many different industries, one thing is clear: the value of a balanced team. Regardless of the team's size, balance within the team contributes to high performance and productivity. Balance can be represented by various factors, including length of service, past experiences, personality and educational background. The balance we will explore in this blog post is generational representation.
Each generation brings a unique lens shaped by the events they’ve lived through, which influences how we work, communicate and define success. The historical events listed here represent only a small sample of events that have shaped the five generations currently active in our workforce today – the Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. These experiences shape the way a generation views the world – how a generation thinks about work and family, how they communicate, how they interact and engage with others, etc. When multiple generations come together on a team, it’s natural to encounter differences, but it’s also an opportunity to unlock powerful collaboration.
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