Tag: genZ

A couple of weeks ago, I facilitated a panel discussion on multigenerational teaming at the SEND Europe Conference in Spain. As I’ve prepared for this conversation, I was struck again by the richness and complexity that generational diversity brings to our mission teams. Drawing from Tim Elmore’s A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage, I want to share a few reflections that I hope will resonate with SEND missionaries serving across generations—from Boomers to Gen Z. Not Just Cultural—But Generational Diversity As global workers, we’re trained to observe and adapt to cultural differences. But how often do we apply that same curiosity and intentionality to generational differences within our teams? SEND teams today often include four generations: Boomers (1946–1964): Loyal, experienced, and deeply committed to the mission. Gen X (1965–1980): Independent, pragmatic, and often the bridge between generations. Millennials (1981–1996): Collaborative, purpose-driven, and… Read the whole post