It is common practice to use that expression. Please think of something new for me. Innovation and creative problem-solving often go hand in hand. As a result, market share, revenue and profitability will all increase significantly due to increased customer or employee happiness. Your boss or co-workers may think you're smart enough to do it.

Keep this in mind from a leadership perspective as we embark on a new strategy. There are now four generations in the workforce, each with unique traits and goals. The traditionalist respects hard work and knows that advancement within an organization sometimes requires sacrifices. On the other hand, a member of a Generation Y team is more likely to be computer literate, seek feedback frequently, and anticipate continued progress towards their professional objectives. It's understandable that managers often struggle to motivate their employees to perform to the best of their ability, given that Baby Boomers and Generation X make up the bulk of the workforce.

What if the saying "think outside the box" was changed to "no box thinking"? Let's ignore the four walls around us and try some new concepts.

To maximize the contribution of a multi-generational workforce, use the three tips below with Thinking Out of the Box.

backward advice

Using the technical knowledge and skills of Generation Y, reverse mentoring can be used as an alternative to traditional mentorship. A member of the Gen Y team can demonstrate how to use LinkedIn for a group of boomers or conservatives. A Gen Y team member has the opportunity to speak with someone with whom they can discuss their work and business environment and share ideas and recommendations. Gen Y team members will need years to get used to the organization's institutional knowledge, marketing techniques, and consumer understanding, but using this quick method can help the team come together more quickly.

intrapreneurship

Employees of all generations can take on entrepreneurial responsibilities within an organization to create new goods and concepts that will bring wealth to the business. Maybe "Entrepreneurship"? The best example is the Apple Computer Macintosh development team. It was developed in a garage and quickly became the best in its field. Encouraged in-house entrepreneurs give employees experience working for a developing startup or small firm. Their increased connection and communication helps customers.