The article examines modern approaches to managing teams within educational organizations in the context of age and value diversity. Based on generational theory, it analyzes differences in values, communication styles, and professional orientations among representatives of various age groups working in contemporary schools. It is demonstrated that intergenerational differences significantly affect management processes in educational organizations. The necessity of the transition from authoritarian management models to flexible leadership styles based on empathy, facilitation, mentoring, and cultural intelligence is substantiated. The article presents approaches to creating an environment of trust, safe dialogue, and intergenerational exchange of experience, including practices of reverse mentoring and a “culture of celebration.” It concludes that continuous monitoring of educators’ value orientations is essential for the successful development of educational organizations in the context of generational diversity.
Key words
• leadership • management • educational organization • generational diversity • mentoring • emotional intelligence • facilitation •
Artamonova Elisaveta Igorevna
Lecturer, State Autonomous Educational Institution of Continuing Professional Education: Corporate University of Moscow Education, Moscow, Russian Federation
e-mail: lisaart@yandex.ru