Students present findings from generational knowledge transfer CI to Siemens executives
January 19, 2018
Six Clemson marketing students presented the findings of their undergraduate research project to Siemens executives during the fall 2017 semester.
Through a Creative Inquiry sponsored by Siemens, students were asked to find solutions on how to best transfer knowledge between new and old employees as baby boomers start to retire. Their research resulted in a list of actionable items for Siemens to incorporate to help the company grow even as they lose their most senior employees.
Kevin Yates, leader of the energy management division for Siemens in the U.S. and Canada and a 1994 Clemson graduate, said, “They absolutely delivered and hit the mark. The value they created, given their limited experience, was outstanding. The research they have provided has been very insightful. There were several ‘a-ha’ moments from our staff during the presentation.”
This Creative Inquiry project will continue over the next two years with students elaborating on the prior work each semester.
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