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current leaders have to set the tone.

by rick solomon
bridging the gap

like most conflicts, the generational gap between current and emerging leaders can be minimized or eliminated by honest communication that involves a degree of vulnerability.

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when open sharing of goals and perspectives takes place, all parties are better able to understand and respect the individual needs of “the opposition.” in such an environment it becomes far easier to find ways to meet the desires of all participants and create a shared path toward mutual satisfaction.
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5 leadership skills to hone and 4 questions to ask about your firm.

by carrie steffen
bridging the gap

bemoaning a lack of future leaders within the firm is not a solution to the perceived problem. instead, it behooves current leaders to identify and nurture potential leaders, helping them develop the relevant skills and clearly communicate a defined path to leadership as well as expectations for applying targeted competencies. young professionals with aspirations of leadership, in turn, must embrace opportunities and demonstrate willingness to meet current leaders partway.

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firms are at a crossroad when it comes to transitioning to the next generation of leaders. according to the cpaca study on succession readiness, 48.3 percent of firms of all sizes cite “lack of future leadership talent” as a primary obstacle in their succession.
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implement lean in 5 steps.

by dustin hostetler
bridging the gap

change is never easy, and the accounting profession has often shown a particular resistance to relinquishing traditional patterns. but for those firms that embrace change at all levels through process improvement initiatives such as lean six sigma, the results have been both visible and rewarding.

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when this kind of initiative succeeds, generational conflicts melt away as the shared vision and firmwide efforts unite older and younger team members in their quest for the common goal.
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drop the preconceptions and start working as a team.

by jennifer wilson
bridging the gap

much like siblings, multiple generations working at the same firm often bring entrenched points of view and strong biases that have at least some basis in truth. dropping these notions may be uncomfortable and require a conscious effort, but will benefit the firm as well as individual relationships within it.

with three distinct generations in the workplace today, the impacts of generational differences are phenomenal. firm leaders are challenged to balance and blend each generation’s unique historical context, motivators and somewhat differing values systems to create a unified team and a sustainable firm.
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