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Strong communication skills form the foundation for lasting career success. While this principle is equally true for today’s workforce as it was a century ago, advancements in technology are widening the generational divide in how we think about business communication.
As digital natives, many members of Generation Z develop practical technology skills before embarking on their career paths. While these adaptable young professionals may be equipped to master new platforms and engage each other virtually, they may not be as
seasoned in the art of face-to-face communication compared with their senior colleagues. Differences in life experiences, social norms, and economic factors can further contribute to the generational communication gap.
By understanding the range of communication styles at play in a multigenerational workplace, professionals of all ages experience levels can learn to listen and collaborate more effectively.
So how should we communicate to Gen Z’s in the professional world?
Find out in this episode from Communication Expert Stephen Krempl on the do’s and don’ts of effective communication. He highlights why Communication is such a fundamental aspect to human existence that business professionals can easily overlook the importance of skills in this area.
Learn how proper Communication contributes to relationship building and helps develop tacit knowledge such as specific information to customers or process unique to an organization. That’s why it is critical for Gen Z to actively develop interpersonal communication skills. With the help of experienced leaders, Gen Z have the potential to become the most flexible communicators to date, using a myriad of mediums to communicate.
