[KathieK]

I'm still not quite getting what I thought I would get for replies here... maybe I should re-phrase my question. I'm not really talking about issues of respect, although that certainly comes into play. I am talking about how different generations approach things differently based on how they grew up.

Here's an example of what I am looking for. If we talk about issues of communication in the context of a teambuilding exercise... I could say that if the team meeting for tonight is cancelled, the older adults on the team would probably appreciate a telephone call. The younger members might appreciate a cellphone call, or a feed to their other electronic devices. If directions are being given out to an event, older adults might like to get them typed and distributed as photocopies; younger students might prefer e-mail or other electronic ways of distribution. Older adults might prefer to have discussions about team issues in person at a team meeting; younger members might prefer an online discussion chat (so they can multitask and do other things at the same time). Older members of the team may feel that their experience and knowledge base means they have the best ideas to approach a problem; younger members may feel entitled to voice their opinions on the matter and expect to be listened to.

So, can you share some examples of how your team approaches these types of generational issues?