| Description |
1 online resource (226 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Fundamental Truths--What Generation X and Y Managers Need to Know about Baby Boomers; Chapter 2: The XYBoom Survey--Finding Out What Younger Managers Really Think about Managing Older Workers; Chapter 3: Punctuality and Timing in a Multigenerational Workplace; Chapter 4: The Great Divide--Technology; Chapter 5: Communication on Four Levels; Chapter 6: Motivating Older Workers for High Performance; Chapter 7: Trust, Respect, Etiquette, and Office Politics; Chapter 8: Diversity in a Four-Generation Workplace |
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Chapter 9: Creativity, Innovation, Change, and RiskChapter 10: What Generations X and Y Managers Need to Learn from the Boomers; AppendixBibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Gen Yers are coming into their own. Now making up the largest segment of the workforce at 80 million strong, many are new managers. With so many Baby Boomers holding off on retirement, these new Gen Y managers often must direct people their parents' age & mdash;and older. Vast differences in communication styles, job expectations, and management techniques mean that Gen Yers have much to learn when it comes to managing those of their parent's generation, including:How to respond to an older employee who believes his seniority guarantees a promotion and raise, even though his work performance has |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781440514012 |
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1440514011 |
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