Lead teams with members from different generations effectively
What you'll be able to do
•Recognize the different work expectations and communication preferences that can show up across generations without stereotyping individuals
•Adapt how you give feedback and recognition to fit what a person actually values
•Turn a generational mix into an advantage through knowledge sharing in both directions
•Defuse friction that comes from generational assumptions rather than real conflict
Who it's for
Managers leading teams that span early-career, mid-career, and veteran employees, and supervisors navigating friction between younger and older team members.
What changes on the job
•Less us-versus-them friction between age groups on the team
•Knowledge flowing both ways between experienced and newer employees
•Recognition and feedback that fit the individual instead of a generational stereotype
Bring this course to your team
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It uses generational patterns as a starting point but is clear that you manage individuals, not stereotypes. The goal is to understand preferences, then check them against the actual person.
How long is the course?
About 20 minutes, self-paced, included with a Thrive membership as part of the leadership track.
How does this connect to Inclusive Leadership?
Generation is one dimension of a diverse team. This course goes deep on that dimension, while Inclusive Leadership covers the broader skill of leading across differences.