Multigenerational Leadership

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This paper examines four different generations: traditionalists, baby boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. It explores the characteristics, attitudes and values of each generation and looks at the varying leadership qualities and skills of the generations and how these leadership skills have affected the field of nursing. It also discusses ways in which these generations can work together to create a harmonious work environment.

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Executive Summary
Introduction
The Nursing Shortage
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Generation Y
Working Harmoniously
Results
Conclusion

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"The leadership skills of the boomer generation have had some effect on the current nursing shortage. Boomers are highly motivated individuals that want to accelerate in their field of choice. I would suspect that the field of nursing does not look as attractive to boomers as other career fields. The baby boomers that did go into nursing as a career field now find themselves in a position of leaving the profession, because of their age, even though they understand that there is a critical shortage. The opportunities for advancement are present but they are not as appealing as in corporate America. For this reason I believe that many Boomers chose not to go into nursing as a career field and the part of the generation that did are ageing; which has contributed greatly to the shortage that we are experiencing today."

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