Generational Differences

Background reading at http://www.merrillassociates.com/topic/2004/08/five-generational-differences-shaping-leadership/, Five Generational Differences Shaping Leadership

My take-aways from the article were that

• Careers
• Speed
• Balance

are three areas that affect leadership and meetings.

Careers - Participants are looking for meetings to deliver personal and professional development skills
Speed - Younger generations don't think linearly (generally) and are interested in access to information fast
Balance - Younger generations seek more balance than baby boomers; they don't want their meetings to extend beyond the work day and in many cases will look to include their families on business trips and meetings.

Any one care to comment?

Sue Tinnish