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Generations What are the different generations? What motivates them? How can we all work

Generations What are the different generations? What motivates them? How can we all work together? Excerpts taken from, “When Generations Collide” Lancaster and Stillman; “Managing by Defining Moments” Meredith and Schewe, Talaber “Uphill Battle for 20 Somethings” Elliott & Trammell AJC. .

The Changing Workplace w Today we do more with less people w Constant product

The Changing Workplace w Today we do more with less people w Constant product and technology changes w A person’s attitudes and values are sometimes more important than their race & sex w Generational differences is a form of diversity we can talk openly about, and hopefully not worry about political correctness.

Family w It seems that the working world has become the equivalent of one

Family w It seems that the working world has become the equivalent of one huge extended family. Spend more time: work/home? w As any extended family knows, generation gaps can be sources of bickering, tension, dysfunction & A Whoopin’s. w But when Family members learn to get along and work together, these gaps can be sources of creative problem solving and strength.

Generations at work w Generation Gaps have always existed, and in the workplace are

Generations at work w Generation Gaps have always existed, and in the workplace are wider than ever today w Each generation brings it’s own set of values, approaches, beliefs, ethics, life experiences and attitudes to the workplace. w No generation is right or wrong. Understanding each other can be the competitive advantage.

Many workers, one workplace • Research has shown the single most important factor in

Many workers, one workplace • Research has shown the single most important factor in individual performance is an employees’ relationship with their immediate supervisor. • People do not leave Companies, they leave People. • By understanding the different generations, we can Create a workplace where people feel energized, motivated to meet new HR Rule…NO MORE FACE BOOK AT WORK!.

Who are the Generations? w [Traditionalist (Born 1900 -1945) – {71 -116 Yrs} PDGGP]

Who are the Generations? w [Traditionalist (Born 1900 -1945) – {71 -116 Yrs} PDGGP] w Baby Boomers (Born 1946 -1964) {52 – 70 Yrs} Grandparents w Generation X’rs (Born 1965 -1980) {36 – 51 Yrs} Parents w Millennials (Born 1981 - 1993) {23 – 35 Yrs} Who’s the Boss? w Trophy Kids (Born 1994 - ) {? – 22 Yrs} Lookin 4 Work? No magic birth date makes you a part of a particular generation. The events and conditions each of us experience during our formative years determine how we are and how we see the world. As a result of these events and conditions, each generation has adopted it’s own generational personality. These conditions and events shape our attitudes, values and work styles.

Baby Boomers w Baby Boomers (Born 1946 -1964) Have changed every market they entered,

Baby Boomers w Baby Boomers (Born 1946 -1964) Have changed every market they entered, from the supermarket to the job market to the stock market. They like Teamwork and were taught “to play well with others” in school. Are scared of developing gynecomastia. Best described by a single word: Optimistic ; also willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Prefer cupcakes made at Home from a store bought mix. (Some from Colorado stores) Are Hoarders. Downstairs is Immaculate. Upstairs is a Wreck with a Massive Collection of Old Disney Movies. Secretly wish TV still only had those 3 Channels. Majority of Boomers never plan to retire, they’ll work as long as they can be productive. (OKGAPC)

Generation X’rs w Generation X’rs (Born 1965 – 1980) The most misunderstood generation. Relatively

Generation X’rs w Generation X’rs (Born 1965 – 1980) The most misunderstood generation. Relatively small group – only 46 million. This group accepts cultural diversity and puts personal life ahead of work life. Typically free agents – not team players. Learned to be selfreliant at an early age. Change: changed homes, cities, parents. Technologically savvy. Best described in a single word: Skepticism. Many single-parent homes, latch-key kids of two income families. Created an extremely resourceful and independent generation. Distrust in institutions – government, church, and business. Less Patriotic. More loyal to people than companies.

Millennials w Millennials, Generation Y or Generation Next ( born from 1981 -1992) Large

Millennials w Millennials, Generation Y or Generation Next ( born from 1981 -1992) Large group, 76 million strong. Idealistic and social-cause orientation. Have an amazing capacity for multitasking. Environmentally conscious. Phone calls freak Out Millennials. Don’t Text a Millennial & ask them to Call U. Drink of Choice is the $12 GREEN Juice. 2 nd Choice French Gatorade – Rose’ Best described in a single word: Netflix Access to smart phones, i. Pad’s, latest Hi-Tech gadgets. See these items as a necessity. Value individual relationships and personal satisfaction. Want Boomers to switch from AOL to GMail. ! Feel personal safety is the number one concern at work.

Trophy Kids w w w Born since 1993 Fairness Mentality, started in early 1990

Trophy Kids w w w Born since 1993 Fairness Mentality, started in early 1990 s Helicopter moms and dads – Hovering around to make all things Fair Everyone is a winner: school, sports, band, clubs, media – P Correct Strong sense of identity – It’s All About Me Good amount of self confidence- Told “your opinion is valid, it’s yours” w Celebration of individuality – “Hook Up” culture/feels Good – Do It. w Expect: college, good homes, good living, good times w Best described in a single word: ‘wecanhaveitall’

Defining Moments & Values w Defining Moments are those events – either short term

Defining Moments & Values w Defining Moments are those events – either short term or long term that are strong enough to have a social consequence. w Defining moments create the ties that bind a generational group together. Defining moments help to define our values. w Core values - molded by external events, they do not change during a person’s lifetime.

Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964) Defining Moments: w JFK & MLK Jr. w Draft

Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964) Defining Moments: w JFK & MLK Jr. w Draft w Vietnam War w Man on the Moon w Watergate / Nixon Resigning Values and Concerns: w Most say NO to TATTOOS. w Love Working – Want To w Health & Wellness w Cynicism/distrust of gov’t w Family commitments 85% Text Message

Baby Boomers w Influenced by: w MLK, Jr. , JFK, Richard Nixon, Beaver Cleaver,

Baby Boomers w Influenced by: w MLK, Jr. , JFK, Richard Nixon, Beaver Cleaver, Manson Family, Capt. Kangaroo, Capt. Kirk, Beatles, Partridge Family and Rolling Stones. Steven Spielberg, Ppran Winfrey. TV began revealing events: Vietnam, Watergate, Women’s Rights, Human Rights. w Generation Example

Generation X’rs (1965 – 1980) Defining Moments: w Reaganomics w Stock Market crash of

Generation X’rs (1965 – 1980) Defining Moments: w Reaganomics w Stock Market crash of 1987 w Challenger explosion w Fall of Berlin Wall w Gulf War w AIDS Crisis Values and Concerns: w Free Agency/independence w w w Friendships Cynical about future Savvy Pursuit of quality of life Acceptance of violence and sex

Generation X’rs w Influenced by: w Brat Pack, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Ted Bundy,

Generation X’rs w Influenced by: w Brat Pack, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Ted Bundy, Al Bundy, Beavis & Butthead, Clarence Thomas, OJ Simpson, Dilbert, Madonna, Supermodels, Michael Jordon, MTV. w 24 hour Media began. w Saw almost every hero indicted, exposed or far too human to be a hero. w Divorce rate tripled. w Believe in change management

Millennials (1981 – 1992) Defining Moments: w Internet explosion w Good economic times w

Millennials (1981 – 1992) Defining Moments: w Internet explosion w Good economic times w School shootings w Clinton’s impeachment hearings w 9 -11 terrorist attacks Values and Concerns: w In No Hurry. Take Longer to Find Themselves w Want More than $$ w Change is good w Free Thinkers w Tolerance/diversity w Team Players

Millennials w Influenced by: w Prince William, Chelsea Clinton, Leonardo Di. Caprio, Courtney Love,

Millennials w Influenced by: w Prince William, Chelsea Clinton, Leonardo Di. Caprio, Courtney Love, Britney Spears, Buffy, Felicity, Venus & Serena Williams, Dawson’s Creek, Mark Zuckerberg, Malala Yousafzat. w Columbine shootings, 9/11 w Raised by highly communicative, participationoriented parents, Millennials have been included in family decision-making, day to day negotiations. Shot by Taliban

Trophy Kids Defining Moments: w Global Warming w Twin Towers w Afghanistan / Iraq

Trophy Kids Defining Moments: w Global Warming w Twin Towers w Afghanistan / Iraq war w Haiti Earthquake w Barack Obama Election w Economic Fallout ’ 07/’ 13 Values and Concerns: w Hope Scholarship w Instant gratification w Living your Dreams w Life is too short w Be happy w Reach the Impossible w Volunteerism

Trophy Kids w Influenced by: w Hip Hop, Harry Potter, Twilight, You. Tube, w

Trophy Kids w Influenced by: w Hip Hop, Harry Potter, Twilight, You. Tube, w Face. Book, American Idol, Texting, Twitter, w i. Pod, i. Phone, Snapchat, Sexting w Kanye West, Kardashians, Taylor Swift, Snookie & The Situation w Shaun White, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Google Chrome, Skype & Instagram

Resentments? w X'rs resent the generation resistant to change, unwilling to hand over the

Resentments? w X'rs resent the generation resistant to change, unwilling to hand over the reins. w Boomers resent X'rs for finding it easy to change jobs and for demanding balance in their lives. w Millennials resent Boomers for leaving the planet a mess when they were suppose to clean it up.

Defining Diversity w Boomers believe in equality for women and people of color. w

Defining Diversity w Boomers believe in equality for women and people of color. w X'rs watched hours of TV and learned Spanish from Sesame Street. Your heritage fits neatly into four distinct categories: White, Black, Asian or Hispanic. w Millennials have also watched hours of TV, seen every imaginable type of person sashay across the screen. They have mixed with one another in day care, classrooms in after -school programs, the internet has made the world more accessible, even their own families are more diverse. w While, Boomers and X'rs have learned to truly accept diversity. Millennials have moved way beyond accepting diversity, they expect it!

Defining Diversity w Diversity has been expanded from race and sex. It also includes,

Defining Diversity w Diversity has been expanded from race and sex. It also includes, thinking style, education background, geographic location, generation lifestyle, sexual orientation, work experience and more. To a Millennial, a Boomer that has survived ten career changes in their lifetime may be the perfect poster child for a diversity poster. w You may think Diversity refers to people different from U. To other people UR the one who’s different! Valuing Diversity means valuing people who R like U, and those who aren’t. w

Summary – my kids w One day Erin’s brother, Josh, came in from Cloverleaf,

Summary – my kids w One day Erin’s brother, Josh, came in from Cloverleaf, mad at the Principal, and he had decided to go back the next day and take him on. w I simply asked him to change the word School, to the word Work, and now tell me that if he was going to work in the morning, to pick a fight with his boss, who did he think would win? w He said "the boss". I said, "then why pick the fight, if you already know you are going to lose"? w Life is sometimes as simple as recognizing that we are different, and then figuring out how we can work together and be successful! w If you can get past my Gray Hair; I can get past your Flip Flops! w Focus on Outcome/Look for Common Ground/Respect each other.

It’s a Generational Thang I was visiting my daughter Erin last night when I

It’s a Generational Thang I was visiting my daughter Erin last night when I asked if I could borrow the newspaper. “This is the 21 st century dad”, she said. “I don’t waste money on newspapers. Here, you can use my i. Pad. DUH. . ” I can tell you this…. . that fly never knew what him!

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