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Bridging cultural differences

Bridging cultural differences

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Bridging cultural differences

- Diversity in the workplace is a popular topic these days. It usually points to gender, race and sexual orientation. However, one dimension of diversity seems to fly under the radar, age. We live in a unique time where three, four, in some cases five generations may be present in a company. Each group draws on unique wisdom influenced by their upbringing. The synthesis of combining these viewpoints can have a massive impact on the organization. Looking at each age group, you can clearly see that their values, communication styles and even life stages are profoundly different. Baby boomers born around 1946 to 1964 are heavily influenced by the Vietnam War and civil rights and were raised with the notion of the American dream. They gain much of their self-worth from their career and they value success. Gen Xers born somewhere between 1965 and 1980 are known as latchkey kids because as times changed women started working…

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