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Multigenerational Workplace: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review

by Harvard Business Review, Megan W. Gerhardt, Paul Irving, Ai-jen Poo, Sarita Gupta
August 2023
Beginner
208 pages
2h 49m
English
Harvard Business Review Press
Audiobook available
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1 I WAS A MANAGER IN AN AGEIST WORKPLACE

by Nicole D. Smith

A few years back, I decided to chat with one of my team members, a man in his late fifties. I had recently started a new position as a manager—was just a few weeks on the job—and I wanted to see how people were adjusting to the change.

We found a quiet room and started discussing weekend plans and work projects. As the conversation continued, I found a moment to bring up an idea I’d been thinking about.

“OK,” my employee replied, slightly suspicious yet curious. During my short time leading the team, I’d learned he was admired for both his talent and his tenure. So, getting his buy-in could mean others would be open to my idea.

“I think we should get together with the digital team ...

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