It is common for young people to lead teams that include people older than them. This can cause rifts from older to younger and vice versa. Dan Rockwell says the onus for creating understanding and benefit is mostly on the younger set. Yet, he admits both elders and youngsters may feel the other doesn’t get it. He offers seven great tips to make these relationships work.
Source: Leadership Freak, August 14, 2016.
The greater challenge of working inter-generational teams lies with the younger. In order to thrive, young leaders must navigate elders who have more experience, power, resources and prestige.
INSIGHTS: This is timely, easy to understand and full of common sense.