Generational differences are a fact of law firm life, but they don't have to be a source of tension. Reframe and restructure your approach to demographic diversity and make it a competitive strength.
Thank you, Jordan. Very constructive, although I read the previous one and its terminology in this light. The generationally integrated workforce is also a challenge - and growth opportunity - in companies and their law departments. “Stage-of-life” and “life stage” are indeed better ways to frame it. Helpful to me was my participation several years ago in an Ambassadors program organized by my company’s Intergenerational Network. Learned and shared a lot. Individual mentoring - with a reverse-mentoring element - helps as well. I get back at least as much as I impart.
Jordan, I often speak to firms and have written about intergenerational challenges myself. I found myself nodding at all of this! The life stage perspective is so important for everyone, at every level, as is clear communication and expectation-setting. Thanks for this!
Love the term "Demographic astrology"
Thank you, Jordan. Very constructive, although I read the previous one and its terminology in this light. The generationally integrated workforce is also a challenge - and growth opportunity - in companies and their law departments. “Stage-of-life” and “life stage” are indeed better ways to frame it. Helpful to me was my participation several years ago in an Ambassadors program organized by my company’s Intergenerational Network. Learned and shared a lot. Individual mentoring - with a reverse-mentoring element - helps as well. I get back at least as much as I impart.
Jordan, I often speak to firms and have written about intergenerational challenges myself. I found myself nodding at all of this! The life stage perspective is so important for everyone, at every level, as is clear communication and expectation-setting. Thanks for this!