Quels sont les moyens efficaces de communiquer avec des personnes d’âges différents?

Cultural Competency is the practice of understanding that everyone has a different background, values, upbringing, life experience than you. To be able to still treat them with respect, hearing what they have to say and trying to put yourself in their shoes to understand what life is like through their point of view. I would go a little bit further and say that Cultural Competency is the ability to empathize and set aside your own beliefs to learn.

I think one of the most effective ways to communicate with people of different ages is to find common ground and adapt. Consider technology preferences for communicating across different age colleagues. This is an ongoing learning experience for people around the globe. Use simple language and be sensitive. Do not make assumptions based on how people look, their age or cultural background. Strive to make real connections.

In my experience cultural competency can also be achieved when one gains knowledge about certain cultural, historical and traditional systems. This knowledge helps in understanding the cultural context of interaction.

Cultural competency, also known as cultural competence or cultural sensitivity, refers to the ability of individuals and organizations to effectively understand, communicate with, and interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Cultural competence should a mandatory module or course that people leaders should go through before becoming people leaders. This is becoming particularly important as the world has become a global village.

Age is a huge factor in communication. People place bias on people based on their age all the time. "She's too old to learn this." "He is too young to manage people." On top of that I feel like now people are stereotyping generations. "Gen Z doesn't want to work." "Baby Boomers don't know how to use technology." In reality we should be learning from our shared experiences and learn to work together for the good of our companies. Understand that times have changed and see how we can improve for the future.

The older you get, the more you are able to filter what you engage with. Age can most times be synonymous with experience, the older you get, the more experienced you become in prioritizing your communication needs and medium. Different generations have different communication preferences.

Older individuals may pay more attention to traditional forms of nonverbal communication, such as eye contact and handshake, while younger generations may be more attuned to digital cues, like emojis or GIFs.

In any organization, there often exists a disparity stemming from the belief held by each generation that their way of doing things is the best. The reality, however, is that change is inevitable, and for an organization to thrive, it must harness the dynamics of all age groups. To achieve this, it's crucial that we learn to adopt and accept people of all ages, and actively listen to their perspectives on various issues. By doing so, we can collaboratively devise the best solutions for the benefit of the organization as a whole.

From my experience. Older Generations want to be communicated with respect. A lot of them have been putting effort into growing their careers within a company. They have a higher tenure than the younger generations. They are predominantly factual. So in terms of communication come forth with facts and respect. Change isn't going to happen overnight but if you put in a little extra work to gather more information it will help communication.

Naturally, us oIder generation folks will tend to compare how we used to do things during our time to how the younger ones do the same things now and we tend to forget that situations and things have evolved and may be completely different now. Even worse, we tactlessly perceive how they have grown "softer", "weaker", or more sensitive. What we fail to realize is that we were the ones who created the environment they are in. We've always aspired for a better world, even a safer one... perhaps the young ones have adapted to it and expectedly so. We need to be the ones to adjust, not them, and thats probably one of the ways we can respectfully communicate to those ahead of us.

Whilst trying to communicate with the younger generation, it is important to realize that they can provide solutions "within-a-tiny-loop" while the older generation would rather resort to breaking down solutions into bare specifics. The methods of the former are probably and currently what would put things in place. For how long is another question, yet it is important to approach them with a mind as blank as a slate, so as to be able to soak up knowledge from them. By so doing, they in turn will open up

As a researcher that is doing research on the adolescent population, i have found it very important to have a tailored approach to different ages. For example, it is beneficial to have a panel of young people to collaborate with and bounce ideas off with, understand what method of communication is preferred and co-creating so that resources are easily understood by this demographic, is attractive and in a format accessible to them. Also offering a safe space to allow them to suggest ideas or feel comfortable giving feedback that's critical - we have to remember that sometimes power dynamics may be in play so having different ways for young people to express criticism in a way that is comfortable for them is important.

Effective communication across generations requires a keen awareness of both differences and commonalities among age groups. To bridge the generational gap, it's crucial to adapt your communication style and methods to suit the specific situation and your audience's age range. Empathy and understanding are key; take the time to appreciate their perspectives. Moreover, fostering unity and shared purpose is essential. Inclusivity is paramount, valuing input from each generation, and recognizing the unique strengths they bring to the table. Remember, communication is a skill that can be honed with practice and awareness, and by developing cultural competency, you can cultivate stronger, more positive relationships with people of all ages.

When communicating across generations it is best to find a common ground within your team. Remind everyone that there isn't a "Right way or a wrong way" and remind everyone that you're making decisions for the greater good of the company/business. Have open ears and group discussions in regards to process changes and new tools. Use the data from the team to help navigate your decisions.

Communication was, is and will be a challenge, it doesn´t matter how many techniques you apply, is changing as fast as technology does. There are staples like empathy, active listening, respect and getting into the shoes of the listerner. Something that always helps are images, if we can not put it in words, images helps. Is the oldest way of communication and in a certain way the most current, an example of this is in how we receive messages, icons and emojis replacing words.

The other day during a networking workshop, a manager very concerned about how to connect with the younger generations was like looking for a "magic" formula, as if they were individuals from another planet... Likewise, she insisted that we had to adapt, no matter what, to their way of communicating. In my opinion, this is COMMUNICATION, and it responds to the basic rules: adapt our message and language, and find the best channels. And I also think that connecting from authenticity, searching for something in common, is fundamental. I always think of WIIFM! If you do your best to empathize with the other, understand, and seek a true connection, the path is already well advanced. And of course, this is as well a matter of attitude!