Generation Why: How Boomers Can Lead and Learn from Millennials and Gen Z

Young people entering the workforce are seeking meaning and authenticity in their careers, and this book helps managers understand the postmodern worldview of generation Z and younger millennials. It provides practical tools for effectively working with these generations and unlocking their full professional potential.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press

Young individuals entering the workforce are increasingly seeking meaning and authenticity in their careers, making it crucial for managers to comprehend the postmodern worldview held by generation Z and younger millennials. This book offers valuable insights into how this worldview influences their behavior at work and their desired leadership styles. Karl Moore, in his practical and approachable manner, delves into the motivations and perspectives of millennials and generation Z, drawing from extensive interviews conducted with under-thirty-year-olds across various countries. Generation Why provides a comprehensive examination of these generations' ideas regarding truth, hierarchy, and leadership. By emphasizing listening, purpose, reverse mentoring, feedback, and interpersonal relationships in the workplace, the book offers essential tools for effectively engaging with millennials and generation Z, unlocking their full professional potential. This insightful resource empowers managers to foster a more inclusive and fulfilling work environment for these generations.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780228016878