The challenge of managing a multi-generational workforce is prominent in the literature as four g... more The challenge of managing a multi-generational workforce is prominent in the literature as four generations try to create a cohesive workspace. This environment offers challenges and opportunities for organizational leaders, as these generations differ in perspectives, attitudes, values, characteristics and behaviors. Companies that do not address the generational differences risk being less efficient, with higher turnover rates; two critical elements businesses must focus on to remain competitive in their markets. Lean improvement initiatives seek to drive efficiencies in processes by empowering employees to engage, create a collaborative, problem-solving environment, and a culture of continuous improvement. Lean may be one solution for gathering the generations. Through an evaluation of literature, a table of characteristics and values for each generation is created. Additionally, a compilation of survey results displays generational preferences and priorities related to a variety...
The challenge of managing a multi-generational workforce is prominent in the literature as four g... more The challenge of managing a multi-generational workforce is prominent in the literature as four generations try to create a cohesive workspace. This environment offers challenges and opportunities for organizational leaders, as these generations differ in perspectives, attitudes, values, characteristics and behaviors. Companies that do not address the generational differences risk being less efficient, with higher turnover rates; two critical elements businesses must focus on to remain competitive in their markets. Lean improvement initiatives seek to drive efficiencies in processes by empowering employees to engage, create a collaborative, problem-solving environment, and a culture of continuous improvement. Lean may be one solution for gathering the generations. Through an evaluation of literature, a table of characteristics and values for each generation is created. Additionally, a compilation of survey results displays generational preferences and priorities related to a variety...
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