Traversing the Generational Divide: What You Need to Know to Benefit from Generational Differences
For the first time in America's history, there are four generations of employees in the U.S. workplace. Each employee from each generation comes to the workplace with different definitions of commitment and what it means to be respectful; however, some things remain clear ... we all come with the same desire to learn, do a great job, be respected and be rewarded for producing high-quality work. Exploring the characteristics that have shaped each generation will help defuse tension at work and allow the four generations to learn about the differences, appreciate them and make an effort to interact with members of each generation in a way that suits their communication style and work ethic.
James E. Wright, SHRM-CP
James Wright of JamesWantsToKnowYou.com is a dynamic and compelling leader with a track record of delivering practical roadmaps for increasing Inclusion and Diversity in global corporations such as Apple Inc., LinkedIn, NBCUniversal, and Time Warner (now WarnerMedia). A featured guest on NBC and FOX, Wright’s articles and commentary appear frequently on LinkedIn and his expertise has been included in The Washington Post as well as several SHRM articles.
In his practice, James offers transformative training solutions on Gender Equality, Unconscious Bias, Improving Race Relations, and Generational Diversity. In addition, James introduced The Language of Inclusion - a free download of over 135 key terms and definitions to help organizations find a common language to Inclusion. With increased focus on gender and LGBTQIA+ equality, James believes it is important to update these terms to signal where we are today in our journey to ensure diverse communities are truly seen, heard, and valued.
James attended Erskine College in SC & The Catholic University of America in Washington DC.