Intergenerational Leadership: A Leadership Style Proposal for Managing Diversity and New Technologies

Artificial intelligence, augmented, virtual, and mixed reality applications are improving business tools to increase their efficiency and ability to innovate. Technological innovation offers creative opportunities, but each generation values these advances differently. This study analysed the interg...

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Autores: Ramírez Herrero, Virginia, Ortiz de Urbina Criado, Marta, Medina Merodio, José Amelio|||0000-0003-3359-4952
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Alcalá (UAH)
Repositorio:e_Buah Biblioteca Digital Universidad de Alcalá
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ebuah.uah.es:10017/68693
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10017/68693
https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/SYSTEMS12020050
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Talent
Intergenerational
Generation
Leadership
Technologies
Metaverse
Informática
Computer science
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Sumario:Artificial intelligence, augmented, virtual, and mixed reality applications are improving business tools to increase their efficiency and ability to innovate. Technological innovation offers creative opportunities, but each generation values these advances differently. This study analysed the intergenerational differences and their leadership styles. The research questions are as follows: what are the main characteristics of each generation? And what leadership style is most appropriate for managing generational diversity in companies? Firstly, the main characteristics of each generation-Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z, and Generation Alpha-were identified. Secondly, the most representative leadership styles of each generation were analysed. And thirdly, a proposal for a leadership style that can be used to better manage the intergenerational needs and technological demands of companies was presented. The development of leadership styles that take account of all generations can support economic growth and the creation of innovative and sustainable industries, as well as improve social welfare.