Coaching in Multi-Generational Organizations

Coaching is a useful way to develop the skills and abilities of individuals. By coaching, the coach tries to provide guidance and support to coachee (person being coached) in training and improving the performance of work. Today, the workplace is the most diverse due to the age range of employees. The presence of employees from different generations at all levels of the organization has made it important to understand the differences and similarities of generations in order to successfully implement coaching. This paper first discusses the issue of generations in the organization and the generational differences affecting the way coaching is implemented. Then, with consideration and focus on the status of multigenerational organizations, it offers a model and some suggestions for improving the coaching process.