Bridging the Generation Gap: How to Get Radio Babies, Boomers, Gen-Xers and Gen-Yers to Work Together and Achieve More Paperback – 17 February 2007

Topic is presented very well. Covers the main psychosocial characteristics of each of the popularly described generations of the past 70 years, and the ramifications of interactions with each mindset and worldview. Gives recommendations how best to engage in teaching and guiding people in these various generational groups. Includes enlightened analyses of the characteristics and priorities of each generation, as various individual uniquenesses play out in the workplace. Covers a lot of material but does so in an engaging way, making for an enjoyable and interesting read. After reading this book you won't feel nearly as foreign to "other generations," as you will understand much better the societal and historical influences that made us the way we are. You'll see what issues are most important to each generation and how they have managed them to accomplish their goals and interests. The experience will being you closer as humans, once you hear these candid answers.

A light read on generational issues within the workplace, covering the differences and similarities of core values generally held by each generation of workers, manifestations of these values, and specific tactics that individuals of one generation can use to interact with members of another for mutual benefit.As a former Latchkey child and borderline Gen X/Gen Y baby, I identify strongly with the values of both generations. I'm admittedly drawn to work environments with similar styles as mine own, not out of conscious age discrimination but lack of desire to force my Gen X values and personal priorities into boxes defined by Baby Boomer and Radio Baby management. I do not consider this a landmark book by any measure, but the case studies and overall recommendations presented within "Bridging the Generation Gap" will surely be insightful to those in large, multi-generational work environments: especially those tasked with managing a broad demographic of workers in U.S. culture.Overall: 3.5 of 5

Thought provoking. Well written.

This book has helped me to have better understanding of the differences in the working arena. I was already very aware of the differences, but I thought that maybe I was all wet. This book only helps me to know that I am pretty much on target. It is a book that is so needed in the work space to help managers etc. deal with issues of concern that are continuously arising.

Good book!