Patricia Haddock What Is a Generation VS Four Generations Traditionals 192219431946 Baby Boomers 194319461964 Gen X 196019641980 Gen Y 19802000 TraditionalsInfluences ID: 688024
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Working withMulti-Generations
Patricia HaddockSlide2
What Is a “Generation”?
VS.Slide3
Four Generations
Traditionals
1922–1943/1946
Baby Boomers
1943/1946–1964
Gen X
1960/1964–1980
Gen
Y
1980–2000Slide4
Traditionals--Influences
Great Depression
World War II
Nuclear familyRadio and filmSlide5
The “Silent” Generation
Are reserved and unemotional
Resist change of any kind
Expect people to be reliable and responsible
Prefer high touch, not high techSlide6
Getting Along with Traditionals
Value
their
experience
Use them as a resource to learn what has and hasn't gone right
Appreciate their
dedication
Thank them in
writing
Communicate
one-on-oneSlide7
Baby Boomers--Influences
Vietnam War
Cold War
Civil rights movement
Women’s movementPeace CorpTelevisionMoon walkSex, drugs, and rock and rollSlide8
The “Me” Generation
Competitive
Workaholics
Like visibility and recognition
Relationship buildersJudgmentalPolitically savvy
Prefer both high tech and high touchSlide9
Show
respect
Choose
face-to-face conversations
Avoid multitasking Build relationships with them
Focus on process, not results
Praise them for working hard
Getting Along with BoomersSlide10
Generation X--Influences
Latchkey children
Recession
Scandals in governmentEnvironmental movementTechnologyMTV and music videosSlide11
The “Independent” Generation
Are distrustful and skeptical
Are independent and self-confident
Prefer flexibility
Are impatientPrefer high-tech, not high touchSlide12
Getting Along with Gen X
Respect their free time
Be direct and to the point
Know your stuff
Use electronic communication and solutions
Focus on results, not process
Slide13
Millennials--Influences
Technology
Social media
Diversity
EqualityHip Hop, RapSlide14
Millennials—Generation “Y Not?”
Are optimistic and self-confident
Are eager to learn and easily bored
Are mega-taskers
Like being part of a teamAre inclusivePrefer technology solutions
High-tech, some high touchSlide15
Getting Along with Millennials
Treat them as equals and colleagues
Mentor and coach them
Keep things light and fun
Focus on teamwork and collaborationRecognize and respect their abilitiesSlide16
Action Steps