Tammy Erickson Associates Building Intelligent Organizations

Q&A: Sources of Information on Generational Diversity

Hello, I attended a recent online class that you presented for AT&T that dicussed the various generations. I would like to share that information and have a discussion with some non-AT&T folks. Where can I find that information or an audio CD or DVD with you discussing the topic of Diversity in the workforce?

Thanks,

Yvonne

Hi Yvonne,

I’m so glad that you found the session useful.

I cover this information in my three books, each written to a specific generation:
Retire Retirement —for Boomers
What’s Next, Gen X?—for X’ers
Plugged In —for Y’s

I also write frequently for Harvard Business Publishing—links to blogs, articles and an online course can be found there.

I hope this helps. Thank you again for your note.

Tammy

Filed under: Information on Tammy | Published: 01/15/11

Q&A: Comments about Past Articles—and Suggestions for Future Topics

Dear Mrs. Erickson,

Good day,

I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful & insightful information you post on the generational phenomenon. i AM a regular “customer” at your column (Harvard Business Publishing) and I have read all your articles since the 1st one on March 2008, i find it so very interesting and necessary to tab into the differences between generations, it is a vital key toward succeeding in today`s world of business and in life as a whole.

i`m at the end tail of Gen. X (Oct. 1979) and i DO feel i possess a lot of the characteristics of both Gen X & Y too!

I find what you write very true, born in a country with different cultural settings my self; i can see the importance of understanding “the other” .

I can very much relate to a whole bunch of the “parameters” for which Xers are known for (having alternatives ready at-hand / skeptical / not trusting the “system” ... + Yers (work place not necessarily being a “place” / learning as i go / urgency / ...)
I am in the HR function (TR + hiring manager) and i find what you write helpful indeed.

I was very pleased you wrote a piece on the differences between cultures (US & India) and that you intend to write more about the subject. (you mentioned you plan to write about at least 1 country from the middle east, my guess it will be Jordan “from where i was born) because it is the leading country in educational sector or KSA because it is the largest in variations and population. looking forward to that .

* thanks for your “ask tammy”

** thanks for your case study at the HBR Feb. edition, i enjoyed it a lot!

Keep up the fantastic work, tamara (my fav. cousin`s name is tamara )

Thank you kindly,

Haitham

Dear Haitham,

Thank YOU for such a lovely and enthusiastic note. I’m so pleased that you find the work on generational differences helpful. I do think that we can significantly reduce any tensions among the generations if we understand the logic behind people’s actions.

And I appreciate the suggestion of Jordan. I’ve been researching Saudi Arabia, but agree that Jordan is a wonderful example. I’ll try to write both—and would love any insights you might share from your childhood experiences.

Thank you again.

Warmly,

Tammy

Filed under: Information on Tammy | Published: 05/13/09

Q&A: Tammy on Twitter

Hi Tammy,

Do you have a Twitter account? Would love to follow your tweets there.

Thanks,

Greg

Hi Greg—

I do have an account, although I confess I’m not very diligent abut Twittering yet.

I’d love to have you follow me, though, and will do my best to provide some interesting updates.

I’m @tammyerickson.

Thank you for asking.

Tammy

Filed under: Information on Tammy | Published: 05/10/09

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