Yarbrough, Jillian R.2021-03-152021-03-152021-03-04Yarbrough, J. (2018, July). Applying Generational Theory to Greater Understand Desirable Relationship Characteristics in Multigenerational Teams. International Association of Relationship Research, Fort Collins, Colorado.https://hdl.handle.net/11310/402Data Collection Methodology: - Qualitative research - Informational interviews - Participant observation Expected Findings: Productive Multigenerational Teams Include: Understanding, Respect for differences, Clear roles, Compromise.As the demographics of the workforce change, consider that for the first time, in many organizations five generations are working side by side on multigenerational teams. How can this burgeoning generational diversity be leveraged to support efficiency within organizations and specifically workplace teams? The following paper will seek to identify characteristics of effective multigenerational teams through an in-depth study of Generational Theory, Generational Archetypes and the generation’s preferred relationship characteristics. Included will be an in-depth review of literature and data from observations of multigenerational team experiences. Based on literature and observations recommendations for supporting multigenerational relationships will be offered.en-USPresentation