Generations at Work 015: Mastering Feedback: Insights for Leading Multigenerational Teams Effectively
Aug 12, 2025
Dr. Tim Elmore, a generational leadership expert and bestselling author, dives into the nuances of feedback across different age groups. He explains why understanding these preferences is crucial for effective leadership. Generational feedback styles vary significantly—Boomers favor annual reviews, while Gen Z prefers continuous, empathetic communication. Elmore’s memorable metaphors, like viewing feedback through a surgeon's lens, emphasize the importance of thoughtful correction. He also introduces the ALEG framework to help leaders connect deeper with their teams.
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Read People Like Chess Pieces
- Read team members before you lead them and treat them like chess pieces with distinct roles.
- Generational differences matter but temperaments and background also shape feedback preferences.
Correction Often Feels Like Rejection
- Younger employees often react to correction as if it were rejection, so tone matters.
- Empathy and consistent check-ins reduce that perception and build trust.
Target Behaviors Not Character
- Address behaviors within a person's control, not their character.
- Focus feedback on fixable tasks rather than attacking who they are.
