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246: What Managers Can Learn From Generational Differences with Vivek Iyyani

246: What Managers Can Learn From Generational Differences with Vivek Iyyani

FromThe Modern Manager


246: What Managers Can Learn From Generational Differences with Vivek Iyyani

FromThe Modern Manager

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

While everyone approaches their work with a different mindset, there’s one factor that can heavily influence the mindset you bring to work: your generation. From Gen X, to Millennials, to Gen Z, different generations can bring unique perspectives to a workplace that can lead to communication and cultural differences. To work together effectively, it’s important for individuals to recognize and respect each other’s experiences and strengths, and share their unique knowledge with each other.
Today’s guest is Vivek Iyyani. Vivek is a professional speaker and author. He's written 3 books on Millennials and consults to Fortune 500 organizations to bridge the generational gap within their teams.
We talk about what managers can learn from Millenials and Gen Z, and what those generations can learn from older generations, too, all in service of making the workplace healthier and stronger for all of us.
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Read the related blog article: What Boomers and Millennials Can Learn From Each Other at Work
 
KEEP UP WITH VIVEK
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millennialexpertasia
Website: https://www.vivekiyyani.com/ 
 
Key Takeaways:

Millennials prefer new technology and focus on doing things more efficiently. This may be mislabeled as being “lazy”.
Incorporating new technology or learning new processes (even if more efficient) can slow down Boomers, which is often why they resist new methods. 
Balance new technology with helping everyone master it at their own pace. Ask with curiosity why processes or workflows are the way they are.
Millennials text more than talk, which can cause communication breakdowns. They can learn from Boomers the soft skills of having di
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Host Mamie Kanfer Stewart shares practical approaches to help you be a great manager. Solo episodes are like mini-courses, providing actionable tips based on experience and research. Guest episodes are engaging conversations that elicit insights and suggestions for how to apply the ideas. Episodes features topics like: effective meeting practices, communication skills, managing conflict, team building, time management, group dynamics, goal setting and accountability, team competencies, productivity and collaboration technologies, organizational culture, and more.