1、GENERATIONS:Unlocking the Productivity Potential of a Multigenerational WorkforceDr.Daniel Jolles and Dr.Grace Lordan The Inclusion Initiative,London School of EconomicsBACKGROUNDLarge firms now regularly have five generations working together.Although generational diversity has the potential to del

2、iver significant productivity gains,it has received relatively little strategic attention to date.Such strategic attention is warranted,given that many firms are experiencing frictions that prevent maximum productivity owed to a lack of collaboration between employees of different generations.To ena

3、ble firms to maximize the productivity gains of multigenerational teams,The Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics is proud to launch GENERATIONS,thanks to a generous philanthropic gift from Protiviti.DEI agendas routinely neglect generational inclusion.However,the evidence suggests

4、that there are gains to be had in terms of productivity and well-being from getting the generations working better together.We will create research that demonstrates why frictions between generations are happening,and also detail actions that can be taken so that firms can realize greater productivi

5、ty.The Inclusion Initiative could not find a better partner for this work than Protiviti.Over the past 12 years,Protiviti has conducted a global survey of C-level executives and directors to understand their perspectives on top risks facing their business.Together we recognize the risk of failing to

6、 get employees across generations working better together.Together we will address this issue.Our partnership,GENERATIONS,will help leaders adapt and respond to this top challenge.Dr.Grace Lordan,Founding Director of The Inclusion Initiative GENERATIONS:Unlocking the Productivity Potential of a Mult