EXPERIENCE VERUS YOUTH: A CAUTION
LCrerar_CoE2025-06-24T17:10:45+00:00"EXPERIENCE VERUS YOUTH: A CAUTION" By Jim Mullen Older people, yes, like me, often marvel at the intelligence, energy and technological expertise that new hires bring to emergency management. Being “experienced” doesn’t mean one has all the answers; nor does being “smart, energetic and ambitious” guarantee a rapid ascent and automatic credibility within an organizational hierarchy. The gap between old and new can create tension: beyond the obvious impediment to good working relationships, nuance and perspective are often lost when the communications divide is too wide. Young pros should balance impatience with respect for what they do not know [...]