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Tools for Generation Next
P.K. Agarwal
Agenda
• The Generational Divide– Understanding the Generation Next (Y)
• Doing More With Less
• Tools for Generation Next (Web 2.0)
• Wrap Up
The Traditionalists
?? - 1945
Traditionalists (63+)
• Value Logic and Discipline
• Don’t Like Change
• Want to Build a Legacy
Source: When Generations Collide, Lancaster and Stillman
http://www.etsu.edu/edc/EDC%20Training%20Handouts/When%20Generations%20Collide%20final.ppt
The Traditionalists
Keyword:
Loyal
The Baby Boomers
1946 - 1964
• “Me” Generation
• Money, Title, Recognition
• Want to Build A Stellar Career
Baby Boomers (44-62)
Source: When Generations Collide, Lancaster and Stillman
http://www.etsu.edu/edc/EDC%20Training%20Handouts/When%20Generations%20Collide%20final.ppt
The Baby Boomers
Keyword:
Optimistic
Generation X
1965 - 1981
• Possibly Most Misunderstood Generation
• Need a balance between work and life - Freedom
• Flexible and Motivated• Want to Build a Portable
Career
Generation X (27-43)
Source: When Generations Collide, Lancaster and Stillman
http://www.etsu.edu/edc/EDC%20Training%20Handouts/When%20Generations%20Collide%20final.ppt
Generation X
Keyword:
Skepticism
Generation Y
Net Generation
1981 - 1999
Generation Y/Millennials
• Value Diversity/ Change
• Been Involved Entire Life
• Want Work to be Meaningful
Source: When Generations Collide, Lancaster and Stillman
http://www.etsu.edu/edc/EDC%20Training%20Handouts/When%20Generations%20Collide%20final.ppt
Net Generation
Keyword:
Realistic
Source: When Generations Collide, Lancaster and Stillman
http://www.etsu.edu/edc/EDC%20Training%20Handouts/When%20Generations%20Collide%20final.ppt
The Generational Divide(U.S. Populations)
Traditionalists Born 1925-1945
75 Million
Baby Boomers
Born 1946-1964
78 Million
Generation X Born 1965-1980
46 Million
Generation Y/ Millenials
Born 1981-2000
76 MillionSource: When Generations Collide, Lancaster and Stillman
http://www.etsu.edu/edc/EDC%20Training%20Handouts/When%20Generations%20Collide%20final.ppt
Clash PointsClash Points
Source: When Generations Collide, Lancaster and Stillman
http://www.etsu.edu/edc/EDC%20Training%20Handouts/When%20Generations%20Collide%20final.ppt
Who are the Millennials?
• Sheltered
• Confident
• Team Oriented
• Conventional
• Pressured
• Achieving
http://www.sasfaa.org/docs/conferences/2005/SASFAApresentations2005/InterfacingwiththeMillenialStudent.ppt
Digital Natives
• Computers aren’t Technology
• The Internet is Better Than TV
• Multitasking is a Way of Life
• Staying Connected is Essential
• Zero Tolerance for Delays
http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ERM0342.pdf
Doing More with Less
1455
The Industrial Revolution
The Information RevolutionStage 1 – IT and Telecomm.
The Information RevolutionStage 2 - Collaboration
Web 2.0
Mass Collaboration
Social Networking
Democracy 2.0
Travel 2.0
Travel 2.0
Shopping 2.0
China’s Newest Shopping CrazeTeam Buying (Smart Mobs)
http://www.virtual-china.org/2006/12/tuangou_sites_f.html
Weird 2.0
Do You Twit?
Censored
…………
Government 2.0
Le Blog
Wiki in Government
The Disappearing Written Word
The Ultimate in Collaboration
Wikis46.2%
Blogs9.6%
Social Networks
11.5%
Online Chats5.8%
Instant Messaging
26.9%
Web 2.0 Value for Govt.
Wrap Up
• Generation Y, our newest workforce has a different mindset
• Collaboration is the key to productivity
• Web 2.0 tools are reshaping the way we work and think