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10 subtle signs your team is slipping out of sync

(and how to fix it before you lose people or momentum)

You know something's off with your team, but you can't quite put your finger on it

Maybe it's the eye rolls during meetings. The miscommunications that seem to happen for no reason. The way some team members seem checked out while others appear pushy or impatient. You've tried team-building exercises, new communication tools, even restructuring—but the tension persists.

What you might not realize is that you're dealing with a generational issue.

When five different generations work side by side, conflict is inevitable—but it rarely gets labeled as such. Instead, you hear:

• "They just don't have a strong work ethic"

• "They refuse to adapt to new ways of doing things"

• "They're so demanding and entitled"

• "Nobody listens to our experience"

• "We're caught in the middle and ignored"

These aren't personality problems or attitude issues—they're predictable generational dynamics playing out in your workplace. And until you address them as such, you'll keep experiencing the same frustrations: disengagement, miscommunication, turnover, and teams that can't seem to click.

The good news? Once you understand what's really happening, you can transform these differences into your team's greatest strength.

It’s time to bridge the generational gap in your department so you can…

• Build a team that people actually want to stay on - where different generations complement each other's strengths instead of clashing over differences

• Create seamless knowledge transfer - turning impending retirements from a crisis into an opportunity, with experienced leaders naturally mentoring and developing the next generation

• Unlock effortless communication and collaboration - where different work styles, expectations, and tech preferences become advantages rather than obstacles
  

About Dr. Mary Cooney

Hi, I’m Mary Cooney, PhD—founder of Generation IQ.

I help Boomers through Gen Z build teams that last. With more than 25 years as a university professor, I’ve spent my career watching how different generations think, communicate, and work—and what happens when those differences are truly valued.

What I’ve learned is simple but powerful: every generation carries strengths that others need. When we embrace that, frustration gives way to innovation, trust deepens, and workplaces thrive.

Through Generation IQ, I combine research, storytelling, and practical tools to help organizations move beyond “generational disconnect” and unlock the potential of all ages working together. My passion is creating workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and essential to the future of work.

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Contact us for more information: Mary Cooney, PhD, mary@generationiq.net, 248.563.1739