Decades of Differences: Making It Work - Softcover

Bonnie Hagemann; Kenneth W. Gronbach

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1599962136 ISBN 13: 9781599962139

Publisher: HRD Press, Inc., 2010

Synopsis

The changes going on in today s workplace including diverse generations, shifting demographics and evolving technology are forever changing work and leadership as we know it. Now, with Decades of Differences: Making It Work, leaders have the concrete tools they need to become razor sharp, extremely adaptable and fully prepared to effectively lead and manage both the changes and the change-makers. The authors are leadership and demographics experts who combine years of research and experience to explain shifting demographics in a way we can actually understand. With their insight, you ll also know what to do about it whether you re a top-level executive, current leader, aspiring leader or someone being led. Section one looks at who the different generations are and what they think about each other. You ll examine how to lead and manage and be led and managed by Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. In section two, the focus switches to how the demographics shift is impacting leadership and the overall workplace and what companies can do about it. From recruiting and staffing to succession planning and performance management, you ll gain practical strategies for creating a more collaborative and united workplace environment. There s no better way to prepare to meet the demographic challenge.

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About the Author

Ken Gronbach is an expert demographer, futurist and generational marketer. He is a seasoned marketing professional and dynamic public speaker. He built his own forty million dollar advertising agency by anticipating markets and growing clients. Ken s ability to forecast the future of commerce, culture and economics is unparalleled in his field. Long range planning without Ken s insights are like driving at night without lights. ................................................................................................................................................................................... Bonnie Hagemann brings her passion for excellence, integrity and living life to the fullest to her audiences. She travels extensively and is in high demand with an expertise in executive assessment and developing leaders. She has presented over 200 times to leading organization through keynote speeches, full-day, half-day and breakout presentations. In addition to keynote speeches and the clients she continues to personally serve, Hagemann is the CEO of Executive Development Associates, a world-renowned leader in creating custom-designed executive development strategies, systems and programs that help organizations build the capabilities needed to achieve their strategic objectives.

Review

The authors have done a good job of combining research and experience to explain how shifting demographics are forever changing the workplace and leadership as we know it. It is definitely worth your time to sit down with your favorite latte, coffee, tea, or adult beverage to explore the richness of our diversity through the lens of the generations. --James Bolt

Edition details

• Publisher: HRD Press, Inc.
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1599962136
• ISBN 13: 9781599962139
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 194