Delivering the Message Baby Boomers Gen X Millennials
Delivering the Message Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials Karen Brooks Director of Data Analysis & Assessment Highland CSD
What generation do you identify with? • http: //www. playbuzz. com/k atelynw 11/which-generation -do-you-actually-belong-to • Handout • Generation – A generation is "all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively". It can also be described as, "the average period, generally considered to be about thirty years, during which children are born and grow up, become adults, and begin to have children of their own". • Generation Gap - A generation gap or generational gap, is a difference of opinions between one generation and another regarding beliefs, politics, or values. In today’s usage, generation gap often refers to a perceived gap between younger people and their parents or grandparents.
Millennial Job Interview https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Uo 0 Kjd. DJr 1 c The Millennial Job Interview
Dreading the big 5 -0? Fear not. A new study says that 60 — not 50 — is the new middleaged. https: //www. careerplanner. com/Career-Articles/Generations. cfm
Old age does not begin until 74, researchers suggest in a new report which looks at the real impact of an ageing population
How do the Generations Relax?
Millennials in the Workplace https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=QXWNCho. Iluo
Generational Barriers • Examples of cultural barriers that prevent individuals from effective communication include: Generational - Each age group has a different general approach to work, which often leads to conflicts with older workers describing younger workers as "slackers, " and younger workers criticizing older workers as being "out of touch. "
• “We don’t understand them” and “we don’t know how to work with them”. “Them”, of course, referred to the Millennial generation, but you’d have thought they were talking about extraterrestrial beings. • Apprehensive about how to relate to Millennials so high that places simply hadn’t empowered any. • Many are still adjusting to the new reality that Millennials are an increasingly important part of our workforce. This will only continue to grow. • The macro transfer of information waiting to happen between generations right now. Both have a great deal to offer each other, and until they find a way to interface, uploading and downloading cannot occur. We don’t want to miss out on the new mentality, connective ability, and fresh perspective that the Millennials have to offer. And they really do need our guidance and expertise, whether it seems like it or not. • To overcome these communication barriers, bridge the gap, and establish interface between Millennials and any other generation. • In other words, when dealing with Millennials, simply use a second level of dialogue and communication that you never had to use before. – Validation & Understanding Confirmation
• Millennials generally, at the very least, question “the way things have always been”. They are not averse to the status quo, but they want more input on the rationale behind “sticking with it”. Millennials appreciate being involved in decisionmaking and want the opportunity to give their two cents. • Before, you never had to explain why that meeting was when it was, or even why the standing meeting took place at all. In fact, others may have grumbled that the meeting was at an inconvenient time, or even unnecessary, but those others weren’t Millennials. • Establishes trust with the employee and opens the door further communication. • Millennials are crucial for the future success of your business and education, so making small adjustments in your communication style to this group is paramount for overcoming the communication barriers and attracting and capitalizing on a wealth of talent that is out there. • Once you realize that there are generational differences between every generation - It then can be easier to relate to each other, diffuse conflict, build trust, and provides a way for you to move forward together. In the Past with Gen X & Baby. Bommers: • Boss: The meeting is at 8: 00 a. m. every Tuesday. • Employee: OK Now With Millennials: • Boss: The meeting is at 8: 00 a. m. every Tuesday. • Millennial: OK, well, I have to take my dog to obedience school at that time. But I was thinking, we already cover most of that information at the Thursday meeting, so maybe we could do without the Tuesday meeting? • Boss: That’s a great idea, but actually 8: 00 a. m. seems to work well for the rest of the group and I’m considering adding some items to the standing agenda that I expect could beef up the value of the meeting. Is there any way you could find another timeslot for obedience school? I really want you to be able to do that, but the team needs you at the meeting. https: //www. emergenetics. com/blog/overcominggenerational-communication-barriers/
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Team Building – Learning to Communicate
Generations With Data • I see – I wonder • What do the numbers communicate to us? • How does the data make you/us feel? • What do you think the numbers mean regarding student achievement? • Is this a true reflection of learning? • Is it the question? Instructional Delivery? Instructional Tools? Do we need PD? Other? • • • Teaming Communication Respect Skill & Knowledge Listening Validation Input Reflection Generational Needs Try – Norms of Collaboration Lipton/Wellman
Activity – Wired Brains • Take out a sheet of paper • Number it 1 -4 • Write the first thing that comes to mind • We will move quickly and I will not repeat the questions. • Name a country that begins with the letter D. • Name a Fruit or vegetable that is orange. • Name a living creature that begins with the letter K. • Name an American holiday.
Questions & Comments • kbrooks@highland-k 12. org
Resources • https: //www. theodysseyonline. com/the-differences-between-eachof-the-living-generations • http: //www. playbuzz. com/katelynw 11/which-generation-do-youactually-belong-to • https: //www. careerplanner. com/Career-Articles/Generations. cfm • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=QXWNCho. Iluo • https: //www. huffingtonpost. com/2015/04/16/60 -is-the-new-middleage_n_7079006. html • https: //www. telegraph. co. uk/science/2016/03/15/old-age-does-notbegin-until-74 -researchers-suggest-in-a-new-rep/
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