15/08/2026
Dear People Pro
As age diversity at work increases, the impact of intergenerational differences on teamwork is of growing interest for organisations and professionals managing and developing teams.
Whilst we can acknowledge the value that complementary perspectives, approaches and experiences can bring to bear at work, it is clear that intergenerational differences can also be the source of communication difficulties, misunderstandings and conflicting priorities and values.
Belbin Team Role Methodology is an effective lens through which to study intergenerational differences, because it focuses on behavioural contributions, rather than relying on age-based assumptions or stereotypes.
Consider this for example:
Traditional wisdom suggests that younger people are more creative and older people are more strategic thinkers. A Belbin study revealed this need not be. Younger people do put on their thinking caps, in as much as older people do think outside the box.
In order to collaborate successfully in a multigenerational team, Belbin speaking teams learn to look past generational stereotypes, and seek areas of commonality, such as Team Role strengths (i.e) preferred behaviours.
You can download the 'Belbin Study on Intergenerational Teams' here https://zurl.co/Camsy
Celebrate people!
DYK Ravi Sundaram leans the Belbin Accreditation Course - 2 Days - Instructor Led Physical Class - MUMBAI - Aug 28 & 29 | CHENNAI - Sep 18 & 19. Last few seats.. Deets on request
