Sarah has been working in the same company for over 12 years. She is known for her strong work ethic, technical expertise, and deep institutional knowledge. Recently, due to a restructuring process, Sarah now reports to Jason, a newly promoted manager who is 28 years old—7 years younger than Sarah.
Jason is energetic, ambitious, and highly skilled in emerging technologies and agile management. However, he lacks Sarah's experience in stakeholder management and company politics. Sarah finds herself struggling to take direction from someone significantly younger, especially when she feels his decisions sometimes lack depth or foresight.
Tensions arise when Jason introduces new workflows and project management tools, and Sarah resists, believing they are unnecessary changes that don’t suit the current team’s work style. Sarah’s peers are split—some appreciate Jason’s innovation, while others share her frustration.
This generational gap and authority dynamic have begun to affect team morale and communication.
Jacob Ewers, 55, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of work experience in operations and supply chain management. His resume reflects a robust history of leading large teams, implementing process improvements, and driving cost efficiencies across manufacturing units. He’s also mentored dozens of professionals now in leadership roles across industries.
Recently, Jacob applied for a senior advisory position at a rapidly growing startup led by a younger executive team. During the hiring process, he was invited for a culture fit round—not with a peer or senior executive—but with Tanya, the 28-year-old HR manager and part of the founding team. Tanya asked Jacob to "sell his resume" to her in 2 minutes, focusing on why he is still relevant in a tech-driven, fast-paced, millennial-led company.
Jacob felt slightly awkward. While he was prepared to talk about his achievements, he hadn’t expected to pitch himself like a product—especially to someone with significantly less experience. He wondered whether the company truly valued experience or was looking for someone who simply “fit their vibe.”
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