How We Can Best Learn from Each Other and Work Together in Our Diversity

Abstract This paper offers a critical examination of the concept of generational labels, such as Millennials, Generation Z, and Baby boomers and questions both its scientific foundation and practical relevance. It is argued that such classifications are frequently based on stereotypes which are not only indiscriminate but also potentially exclusionary, thereby constituting a form of ‘generationalism’. The paper advocates instead an empathetic and individualised approach that recognises the uniqueness of each person, shaped by personal experience and their upbringing. In the context of organisational collaboration, chronological age should be seen as secondary to the active promotion of diversity, relationship‐building, and open discussion. Only in this way can individual talents be nurtured, learning processes facilitated, and sustainable development ensured, regardless of to which generation people belong.