Build Better Intergenerational Teams - And Stop Blaming (with Cam Marston)

How many meetings have you sat through where someone blamed "those gen z's" or "okay boomer'd" their way out of a real conversation?

Generational researcher Cam Marston is back to talk about what actually works when you're trying to build teams across four generations. We discussed the real differences (not the lazy stereotypes), why Gen X leaders might need to rethink their "figure it out" leadership style, and a suprising way to build teams that is effective! Regardless of any generational gaps.

Cam broke down what each generation brings to the table right now: boomers has wisdom, Gen X are mostly the leaders, millennials are taking over leadership - democratically, and Gen Z is still figuring out their place.

But when considering generational differences, the person who needs to change is probably you and me. Our own generational preferences is typically what gets in the way of team success, and Cam explains how to actually see it.

We covered:

• What "figure it out" leadership costs with younger employees and why
• Why millennial managers might need to stop asking for input (so much)
• How to honestly assess our own generational biases

There are lots of tips in here for organizations that are wrestling with big generation gaps and some related frustrations.

**Connect with Cam Marston**

Website: https:/CamMarston.com

Podcast: What's Working with Cam Marston

**Connect with Andrea Adams**

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/

Website: https://thehrhub.ca/