Check out this fascinating article on the research and practical implications of the fact that America – for the first time ever – has five separate generations sharing the same workplace.  As the article emphasizes, stereotypical assumptions about any particular generation are rarely helpful.  And as we’ve seen in our own experiences counseling clients, just about every manager (regardless of their generation or the generations they manage) can benefit from decreased reliance on electronic communications and increased focus on in-person, individualized messaging.  For more food for thought, read the full article here.