Despite misconceptions about generational biases, studies have shown that multi-generational workforces can work very well together. According to The Systems Thinker, intergenerational collaboration is cyclical, and workforces can prosper by focusing on one shared goal. A collaborative framework may be the best way to execute this, giving collaborators access to a constant stream of communication and one shared goal, rather than relying on multiple mediums such as email and instant messaging.