Decades of Differences

• 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.

• Section one looks at who the different generations are and what they think about each other, with examples on how to lead and manage and be led and managed by Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y.

• Section two shows how the demographics shift is impacting leadership and the overall workplace and what companies can do about it.

• This book addresses the demographic challenge - from recruiting and staffing to succession planning and performance management.

Table of Contents

About the Authors

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Section I - Who are they and what do they think about each other?

• Chapter 1: Current Leaders in Charge

• Chapter 2: Being Led and Managed by a Boomer Boss

• Chapter 3: Leading and Managing Boomers

• Chapter 4: Changing of the Guard - Boomers to Gen Xers

• Chapter 5: Being and Led and Managed by a Gen Xer

• Chapter 6: Leading and Managing Gen X

• Chapter 7: The Warfare Begins - Gen Yers Enters the Parade

• Chapter 8: Being Led and Managed by Gen Y

• Chapter 9: Leading and Managing Gen Y

• Chapter 10: What Does It All Mean?

Section II - What can companies do?

• Chapter 11: Evaluation on Impact

• Chapter 12: Recruiting

• Chapter 13: Staffing and Selection

• Chapter 14: Assessment

• Chapter 15: Learning and Development

• Chapter 16: Succession Planning

• Chapter 17: Performance Management

• Chapter 18: Building on Strengths

Conclusion

Resources