Today is the fantastic time when representatives of five different generations meet at work. Such a variety of habits, ways of development, and ways of thinking creates conflict situations at work, which can only be overcome by self-improvement. I belong to the Millennial generation, with one in three employees in the United States. Millennials were born between 1981 and 2000, which greatly influenced the vector of their development. They are pragmatic, hopeful, and determined, and think that they are going to change the world. Millennials can also be a little idealistic sometimes; therefore, they are often viewed as the worst of the existing generations.
These characteristics of Millennials seem to be present in me and influence the way I communicate with colleagues. For example, I often set quite ambitious goals which seem unrealistic for the older generation. However, I try to prove to them the importance of their implementation, which often leads to misunderstandings. My generation can also be very sensitive, which affects my interactions at work. For example, I find it extremely difficult to accept rejection or criticism. This has a particularly negative effect on communication with the client because sometimes it is necessary to resolve conflicts, not situations, which is difficult for me.
In my opinion, the only correct solution for overcoming the problems of a multi-generational workspace is to consider people regardless of their age. It is necessary to develop the skills to resolve conflict situations, behave correctly and with restraint, and tolerate other people. Differences between the generations arise because we grew up in diverse social, economic, and political conditions, which determined unlike values. It is necessary to individualize the approach to employees, consider them in terms of their personal qualities and experience, and strive to understand and get to know other people.