Managing intergenerational teams

- Having a range of ages in the workplace isn't new.…But for the first time we have five generations…actively participating in work teams.…Managing a team with a broad range of ages…can pose a challenge to leaders.…But when done well,…it's a rewarding experience for everyone involved.…And multiple perspectives enhances the bottom line.…The five generations you may see…in your workplace teams include Traditionalists,…or those who were born before 1945.…

Baby Boomers or those born between 1946 and '65.…Generation X or those born between '66 and '79.…Millennials, born between 1980 and '95.…And finally, Generation Z,…who were born after 1995.…There are even some micro-generations,…such as X-illenials, a population sandwiched…between Gen X and Millennials…who don't quite feel they fit neatly in either group.…You'll notice the range of ages…for these groups isn't consistent.…

Generations are shaped by major life events…rather than a set number of years.…There are often similarities with how people…within these groups approach work and career transitions.…