mostly a’s – generation x mostly b’s – veterans mostly c’s – generation y mostly d’s...
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• Mostly A’s – Generation X
• Mostly B’s – Veterans
• Mostly C’s – Generation Y
• Mostly D’s – Baby Boomers
Quiz
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Veterans
1925 - 1945
Baby Boomers
1946 - 1963
Generation X
1964 - 1981
Generation Y
1982 - 2002
Generations
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• What is a Generation?• Why learn about the Generations? • Workforce Overview• Defining the 4 Generations
– People / Things / Events– Core Values / Stereotypes
• Tips to be Successful
Objectives
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• Generation: – a group individuals born & living
about the same time– regarded as having common
cultural or social characteristics and attitudes
– share similar life experiences
Definition
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• Cuspers: – Persons born within 2 to 3 years of
a generational divide– May display characteristics from
the past, next or even both generations
– Can function as mediators, translators and mentors
Veterans Baby Boomers Gen X Gen Y
1925 – 1945 1946 - 1963 1964-1981 1982-2002
Definition
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• 4 Generations working side by side• Greater understanding of
individuals• Acceptance & respect of
differences• Strengthen relationships• Open communication• Avoid stereotyping
Why Learn?
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WARNING: If a generalization is used to pigeonhole people, it can become a dangerous weapon. When we use it to ask ourselves, “How can I be more effective?” it is a valuable tool.
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Source: Marston Communications
Veterans
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Generation Y
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Baby Boomers45%Gen X
40%
Veterans5%
Gen Y10%
Workforce Representation
Source: Marston Communications
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Imprinting Years
- We “imprint” in early teens
- Most profoundly “imprinted” by events that occurred in that decade
Example: Someone that was born in 1970 was “imprinted” in the 1980’s.
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Veterans
1925 - 1945
Generations
A.K.A.
- GI Generation
- Greatest Generation
- Silent Generation
-Traditionalists
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Veterans: Pre - 1946Lee IacoccaJack WelchMary Kay AshLou GerstnerWarren BuffettFranklin D. RooseveltBabe RuthJoe DimaggioPeople
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Veterans: Pre - 1946Pop Culture:
Golden Era of RadioLone RangerMickey MouseKewpie Dolls
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Veterans: Pre - 1946Pearl Harbor - 1943Lindbergh’s Flight - 1927Stock Market Crashes - 1929Great Depression - 1930Establishment of Social Security - 1934
Hitler invades Austria - 1937US enters WWII - 1941Hiroshima - 1945Korean War - 1950Dust Bowls – 1930’s Events:
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Veterans: Pre - 1946Values & Behaviors:
− Loyal− Sacrifice− Hard Work− Patriotism − Conformity− Duty, Honor,
Country− Practical and
Resourceful− Hierarchy
− Law & Order − Respect for
Authority− Patience− Save & pay cash− Doing a good job
is most important− Follow
proceduresParented: Strict ObedienceSchedules “Spare the rod, spoil the childDiscipline Conformity
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Assets and Liabilities of Veterans
ASSETSStableDedicated/LoyalThoroughHard Working
LIABILITIESUncomfortable with
ambiguityReluctant to
challenge the systemDoesn’t like conflictQuiet when they
disagreeStubborn
Messages that motivate:
Your experience is valued and respected
What has/hasn’t worked in the past
Your ability to see things through and not give up will be rewarded
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Baby Boomers
1946 - 1963
Generations
A.K.A.
- Pepsi Generation
- Me Generation
- Hippes
-Yippies
-Yuppies
-Dinks
-Masterful Generation
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Baby Boomers: 1946 - 1963People:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Richard NixonJohn F. KennedyThe BeatlesRosa Parks
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Baby Boomers: 1946 - 1963Pop Culture:
Introduction of TelevisionsPoodle SkirtsSlinkyLaugh InPeace SignEd Sullivan ShowDallasRecord PlayersBonanzaThe MonkeesThe Honeymooners
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Baby Boomers: 1946 - 1963Influential Events/Trends:
JFK AssassinationBrown v. Board of Education - 1954
Salk vaccine tested on public - 1955
Rosa Parks - 1955Civil Rights passed - 1957Cuban Missile Crisis - 1962John Glenn circles the earth - 1962
MLK, Jr. leads march in Washington
Woodstock - 1969National Organization for WomenThe Pill
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Baby Boomers: 1946 - 1963Values & Behaviors:
− Optimistic− Competitiveness− Personal
Gratification− American Dream− Job for Life− Driven – work
ethic
− Team Oriented− Health & Wellness− Youth− Involvement− Buy now, Pay later- Authority –
love/hateParented: Dr. SpockThrow away the schedule Stay at home momsLove & nurture, pamper & cherish
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Assets and Liabilities of Boomers
AssetsDriven and will go the
extra mileService orientedGood at building
relationshipsPeople pleasersGood team players
LiabilitiesMay put process
ahead of resultsNot comfortable with
conflictSensitive to feedbackJudgmental to those
who see things differently
Self centeredMessages that motivate:
You are valued here … Your Worthy
We need you … Your contribution is unique and important
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Generation X
1964 - 1981
Generations
A.K.A.
- Slackers
- 13th Generation
- Lost Generation
-Invisible Generation
-Baby Busters
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Generation X: 1964 - 1981People:
MadonnaMichael JacksonBrat PackCindy CrawfordPrincess DianaMetal BandsWhitney Houston
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Generation X: 1964 - 1981Pop Culture:
Sesame StreetBrady BunchVCRHappy DaysCabbage Patch KidsHBOETPersonal ComputersCell PhonesMicrowavesAtariMTVThe SimpsonsFriendship Beads
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Generation X: 1964 - 1981Influential Events/Trends:
Challenger - 1986Women's Liberation Movement Watergate - 1973Tandy & Apple introduce PC’s - 1976
Massive Layoffs - 1979John Lennon shot - 1980Reagan inauguration - 1980Stock market crashes - 1987Fall of the Berlin Wall - 1989Operation Desert Storm - 1991Rodney King beating - 1992Divorce Latchkey Kids
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Generation X: 1964 - 1981Values & Behaviors
• Skeptical• Balance• Clear Direction• Fast Track• Self Reliance• Unimpressed with
hierarchy • Reluctant to • commit
• Thinks Globally• Fun• Technoliterate• Informality• Survivor mentality• Competent
Leadership
Parented: Working moms By proxyLatchkey children Soaring divorce ratesAutonomy and independence
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Assets and Liabilities of Gen X
AssetsAdaptableTechnoliterateIndependentNot intimated by
authorityCreative
LiabilitiesImpatientMay have poor
people skillsInexperiencedCynical
Messages that motivate:
Do it your way … We have the latest software
We don’t have a whole lot of rules .. Laid back environment, not very “corporate”
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Generation Y
1982 - 2002
Generations
A.K.A.
- Millennials
- Echo Boomers
- Generation Next
- Nexters
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Generation Y: 1982 - 2002People:
Alanis MorissetteBeavis and Butt-headPrince WilliamN*SyncBritney SpearsParis HiltonMiley CyrusMark ZuckerbergLindsay Lohan
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Generation X: 1964 - 1981Pop Culture:
Sesame StreetBrady BunchVCRHappy DaysCabbage Patch KidsHBOETPersonal ComputersCell PhonesMicrowavesAtariMTVThe SimpsonsFriendship Beads
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Generation Y: 1982 - 2002Influential Events/Trends:
9/11 Terrorist Attack - 2001OJ Simpson Trial - 1994Oklahoma City Bombing - 1995SOL’s - 1995Internet becomes commonplace
Clinton/Lewinsky scandal - 1998
Columbine Shooting - 1999No Child Left Behind - 2001Busy, Over planned livesHelicopter Parents
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Generation Y: 1982 - 2002
• Hopeful• Civic Duty• Techno Savvy• Education• Environmentally
Conscious• Ambitious• Relaxed• Achievers
• Diverse• Work/Life Balance• Innovative• Honor• Connected• Loyal
Values & Behaviors
Parented: Parent advocacyPut children firstSoccer momsSupervision – helicopter parentsStrictness on drugs, drinking & driving
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Assets and Liabilities of Gen YAssets
Optimistic Techno Savy We can do anything
attitude Multi-taskers Tenacious
Liabilities Need for supervision and
structure Inexperienced, especially
at handling people issues Expectation that they
move up their career quickly
Constructive feedback is sometimes difficult
Messages that motivate:
You can turn around this project
You will be working with the best and brightest
We have the latest technology and a career ladder
We offer flex scheduling and mentor programs
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Generations
How do we manage the 4 generations in the workplace?
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View of AuthorityVeterans and Boomers may not question orchallenge authority or the status quo.
This may cause confusions and resentment among Xers and Millennials who have been taught to speak up.
Generational Interactions:
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Xers and Y’s who have had different life experience and communicate differently, may fail to actively listen to Boomers and Traditionalist, thereby missing valuable information and guidance. Xer’s and Y’s want a quick cut to the chase!
Generational Interactions:
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• Recruiting
• Orienting
• Developing
• Motivating and Rewarding
• Feedback
All generations have similarities and differences.
Key Principles
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Generational Stereotypes
STOP
When you feel yourself going down the stereotype road, stop and think is there something I can do differently to open the door of communication up. No one is “right” in their approach, you have to remember you need to change your style to each generation.
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1. All have similar values2. Everyone wants respect3. Trust Matters4. Leaders who are credible & trustworthy5. Organizational politics are a problem6. No one really likes change7. Loyalty depends on the context8. Clear communication about their
employer’s expectation of them9. Everyone wants to learn10.Almost everyone wants a coach
10 Generational Truths for All Generations
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Will you make an effort to coach or mentor someone?
Application
How will you help bridge the generational gap?
Will you be open to changing your mind about others?
Will you be accepting of different dress codes or different ways of doing business?
If so, perhaps someone will change his or her opinion about you.
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“The next time you bump into someone from another
generation to whom you don’t relate to, stop and remember that no one is right or wrong, we’re just
different”
When Generations Collide, 2003
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How will the present affect our future?
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Get Ready for
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