The document discusses generational differences and leadership for the future. It covers the definitions and characteristics of generations from Baby Boomers to Gen Z. Gen Z values independence, face-to-face communication, and being catered to. Future leaders will need skills like emotional intelligence, vision, adaptability and the ability to entertain new ideas to engage Gen Z employees who want flexibility, learning opportunities, and a transparent work culture. Transformational leadership will be important for managing change and resolving conflicts properly in 2030.

1. The Generation change and
future leadership 2030
Presented By :
Dinesh Siriwardana

2. Population
• Country Population
21.5 Million
• Asia
4.7 Billion
• World Population
7.9 Billion
• World Population in 2050
9.9 Billion

3. Generation
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded
collectively.

4. Which Generation You are

6. Age Groups of Generations
• Baby Boomers : Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. They're
currently between 57-75 years old
• Gen X: Gen X was born between 1965 and 1979/80 and is currently
between 41-56 years old
• Gen Y: Gen Y, or Millennials, were born between 1981 and 1994/6. They are
currently between 25 and 40 years old
• Gen Z: Gen Z is the newest generation, born between 1997 and 2012/15.
They are currently between 6 and 24 years old

7. What Are the Perceived Differences?
• Traditionalists value workplaces that are conservative, hierarchical and
have a clear chain of command and top-down management.
• Baby Boomers value workplaces that have flat hierarchies, democratic
cultures, humane values, equal opportunities, and warm and friendly
environments.
• Generation X values workplaces that are positive, fun, efficient, fast-paced,
flexible, informal and have access to leadership and information.
• Millennials value workplaces that are collaborative, achievement-oriented,
highly creative, positive, diverse, fun, flexible and continuously providing
feedback.
• Generation Z is motivated by security, may be more competitive, wants
independence, will multi-task, is more entrepreneurial, wants to
communicate face-to-face, is truly digital- native and wants to be catered
to.

8. Who is Gen-Z
1st Global Generation
Continues Learning
Best Educated Generation Yet ( Don’t tell Lies )

14. Characteristics of Gen-Z
• Exist Both in physical and digital spaces (FIGITAL )
• Close Relationship with parents ( More than helicopter parenting )
• Socially Conscious - Look for meaning and purpose
• They do Volunteer / Charity
• Highly concern about Environment
• Multitasking and short term attention
• Dreaming
• Online Persona
• They Want control What how and when
• Lack of Critical thinking and Decision making

15. Trends

18. Industrial Revolution
In modern history, the process of change from an agricultural and
handicraft economy to one dominated by industry and machine
manufacturing. This process began in Britain in the 18th century and
from there spread to other parts of the world.

19. • The first Industrial Revolution
In the period 1760 to 1830 the Industrial Revolution was largely
confined to Britain
• The second Industrial Revolution
In the late 19th and 20th centuries

21. Why Still there are so many jobs ?
• O- ring Principle - Human Genius and Creativity
Bank tellers transform from cash dispense to more cognitively
demanding jobs.

22. • Never get enough Principle – Human instability / Human greed
As automation frees our time , Increase the scope of what is possible

23. Expectations of Gen Z’s that they have from their
employers
• Freedom of Thoughts
• Flexibility at Work
• Transparent Work Culture
• Scope of Learning and Development
• Access to the Latest Technologies
• Less Bureaucracy
• Support for Social Causes

24. What would make GenZers stay at the job?

27. Things need to Consider Steps to be a Future
Leader
• Start Early
• Evaluate Your Internal Talent Pool
• Invest in Each Employee’s Success
• Establish Goals
• Map out the plan
• Accept the Change

28. Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence or EI is the ability to understand and manage
your own emotions, and those of the people around you. For Future
leaders, having emotional intelligence is essential for success.

29. key elements of ( EI )

30. • Self-awareness - Know your Self – Strengths and weakness
and it means behaving with humility
what can you do to improve your self-awareness?
- Keep a journal
- Slow down

31. • Self-regulation - rarely verbally attack others, make rushed or
emotional decisions, its is all about staying in control.
how can you improve your ability to self-regulate?
- Know your values
- Practice being calm
- Hold yourself accountable

32. • Motivation - Self-motivated leaders
How can you improve your motivation?
- Re-examine why you're doing your job
- Know where you stand
- Be hopeful and find something good

33. • Empathy - challenge others who are acting unfairly, give constructive
feedback, and listen to those who need it.
How can you improve your empathy?
- Put yourself in someone else's position
- Pay attention to body language
- Respond to feelings

34. • Social Skills - managing change and resolving conflicts properly, set an
example with your own behavior.
how can you build social skills?
- Learn conflict resolution
- Improve your communication skills
- Learn how to praise others

35. Important of Transformational Leadership in 2030
• Lead with vision
• Self-management
• Ability to take the right risks
• Make difficult decisions
• Inspirational
• Entertain new ideas
• Adaptability
• Proactive

36. Leadership in 2030
We need leaders that know the value of the organizational vision ,
Social responsibility and capable to lead with sound principles and
need to direct others to be part of the Vision. You must be armed with
soft skills which we learned .

37. How to Engage with Gen Z ?

38. Thank you…