generational-differences

If you are just tuning in, this week of blogs was about creating harmonious multi-generational communication, and better training. Rather then stereotyping people, it has been my experience that understanding needs and expectations of different age groups only enhances team efforts, especially in difficult times. This series was based on a true story of successful [...]

He decides to set up an “action learning” session to solve schedule issues. By focusing on the solution rather than problems, he moved the group into thinking differently in an ageless way. The goal was to appreciate what was working with scheduling and how to make it easier and easier. All members of his team [...]

Called the “Digital divide” when referring to countries, it can be even worse in projects. Today let’s explore how to build some bridges across troubled waters and the best ways to improve not increase communication. Tomorrow, we will talk more about individual communication issues as we age in our roles.
You cannot really achieve desired results [...]

Can you REALLY teach OLD DOGS new tricks? The answer is YES.         This piece contains the best ways to make TRAINING meaningful to all generations.    Welcome to part 2 of the series on generational factors in managing your project team. First, let’s get some facts straight according to Dept. of Labor stats, and other research [...]

Thanksgiving at our house is a family affair.  Everyone from the youngsters to the elders all come together under a single roof to enjoy the holiday feast.
Now that’s not to say we all come to this occasion with the same perspective.  There are many differences in how we approach the event.
For the elders, it’s a [...]

Jim Sloane raised very interesting points in his “Why Can’t We Grow Up” blog about project management maturity. One in particular is keeping me awake at night:

Organizations in Silicon Valley can integrate virtually any technology into a myriad of applications, and still we struggle with integrating talented individuals into teams of people spanning countries, generations etc.
Here’s something more consider — did you [...]

I am shocked, shocked! at silicon valley business immaturity in project management . Home of some of the greatest, innovative companies on the planet, and we cannot execute projects any better than anyone else.

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