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\u201cI can\u2019t handle it anymore, I don\u2019t understand them.\u201d This senior executive is experienced, talented, and dynamic\u2014but lately, nothing seems to work. Her challenge? The \u201cyounger generation,\u201d which she perceives as disrespectful, unstable, and insufficiently committed to professional life. Situations like hers are common among managers and leaders, and they are deeply detrimental to business success, generating stress, tension, and ongoing blockages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Is intergenerational management really possible when two worlds coexist so differently?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Moving Beyond Denial
Generational breaks in the workplace are well documented, as are their causes\u2014most notably the digital revolution<\/strong>. Technology has transformed how we communicate and challenged traditional perceptions of professional time and space: both the workplace<\/strong> (24% of employees over 50 want to work five days a week on-site, versus 10% of those under 35) and working hours<\/strong> (schedules, vacation organization). These shifts are real, frequently discussed, but are we fully aware of their implications?
Not entirely. Many leaders and managers adopt a posture of \u201cresistance,\u201d<\/strong> hoping younger employees will eventually \u201cfit the mold\u201d of their predecessors or \u201cdo like everyone else.\u201d This is especially true in France, where, according to IGAS, managerial practices tend to be more vertical and hierarchical than in other European countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


This approach is a mistake. What we are witnessing is not a temporary phase\u2014it is a profound transition<\/strong>. Ignoring it fosters daily value conflicts that can be costly:
For new employees: demotivation, disengagement, and turnover.
For managers: exhaustion from fighting the inevitable.
For the organization: teams unable to collaborate effectively, resulting in lost productivity and cohesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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