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𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗢 | 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀

Like many Advancement teams across the Chapters, the Educate Plus team has recently experienced a shifting change in structure and demography. As a result, we have a great opportunity to optimise everyone’s unique working styles and experience to further elevate the work we are doing.

As a leader, it’s essential to address these differences whilst fostering collaboration to build a team culture that is diverse and richer for the varying perspectives.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀:

𝟭. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲𝘀 – Different generations often have varying communication preferences. Older generations may prefer more formal communication such as emails or in-person meetings, while younger generations often favour instant messaging and collaborative platforms. It’s important to establish clear communication channels that respect everyone’s preferences, ensuring that team members feel understood and equally empowered.

𝟮. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 & 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – Generational differences can influence expectations about work-life balance, career progression and job stability. For example, older team members may prioritise job security and a structured career path, while younger team members might value flexibility and purpose-driven work. These different values allow for more effective motivation and retention strategies.

𝟯. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 – Younger team members may prefer quick, digital learning tools and have a high adaptability to new technology, while older generations may appreciate more traditional or structured training programs. Creating opportunities for reciprocal learning like reverse mentoring can help bridge skill gaps and foster collaboration, which ultimately leverages the strengths of each generation.

Mark McCrindle, a Social Researcher and Demographer, was a keynote speaker at the recent International Conference and he very generously made this 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 available – mccrindle.com.au/resource/infographic/worker-profiles-infographic/

Have you discovered additional considerations that have worked for you? Share with our Community in the comments below!

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