The document discusses the importance of understanding generational similarities and differences in the workforce, emphasizing the value each generation brings. It outlines characteristics and traits of the five generations currently in the workforce, from Traditionalists to Generation Z, and addresses common stereotypes that can be challenged through self-awareness and interaction. The aim is to promote a multigenerational workforce as an effective means to leverage diverse strengths and encourage positive perceptions across age groups.

1. GENERATIONAL SIMILARITIES
AND DIFFERENCES
Learn the Value each Generation offers by:
• Exploring our Similarities & Differences,
• Leveraging the Strengths of Your Own,
• and Find that a Multigenerational Workforce is
the Most Effective

2. WHY
1. Customer Requested
2. You Matter & Are Good & Valuable … No Matter Your Age
3. Believe in This!
4. Market This! (Invite Others to Believe In It)
5. Learn How We Can Lift Each Other
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3. Agenda
Part I – Facts (#factsarefacts)
• Info Acquisition – let’s all be on the same page
 Names of the 5 Generations
 Years they Encompass
• Understanding the Significance – why is this
important?
 Why This Matters
 What This Means
• Apply the Information – how does this play-out?
 Cons
 Pros
 Actionables
Part II – Activity (where’s the lie?)
• Info Acquisition – but which generation are you really??
 Worksheet Exercise
 The Big Reveal
• Apply & Analyze – how does this play-out?
 How this affects your Self-Perception
 How this affects your Interaction with Audiences
• Synthesize – what would you do/say, when?
 1 Accomplishment
 Spin it 3-5 Ways
• Close – 3 courses of food for thought
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4. Part I – Facts (#factsarefacts)
• Let’s talk some basic facts so we
are all on the same page.
• FYI – the below are approximate
ranges for generations. There is
always debate (ex – some say Gen
Z is 1995 & on, 1997 & on, 1998 &
on, etc.)
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5. WHAT ARE THE GENERATIONS?
1928 - 1945 1946 - 1964 1965 - 1980 1981 - 1997 1998 -
Present
Traditionalists Baby Boomers Gen X Gen Y/Millennials GenZ/iGen
All 5 Generations are
Currently in the
Workforce!
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6. WHY THIS MATTERS
First Time in our Modern Age!
(Forbes)
“Wide Range of Ideas & Knowledge”
(Forbes)
Your Thoughts??
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7. We’re still Figuring it
Out!
You have an Opportunity
to be the Leader
What Do You Make Of
It?
WHAT THIS MEANS
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8. REALISTIC OUTLOOK
Cons
• We’re Still Figuring It Out:
not everyone sees the bigger
picture yet, has learned to
optimize resources, or is too
swayed by sensationalist
media
• You Have the Opportunity
to be a Leader: this can feel
like a large responsibility & so
it requires solid boundaries
Pros
• We’re Still Figuring It Out: you
get to inform how your story is
told – you decide by how you
perceive, communicate &
interact
• You Have the Opportunity to
be a Leader: you will know
more than the average person
so you get to leverage that
knowledge should you so
choose
Become
Informed
• Research the Topic
• Form your Own Opinions
• Understand your Audience
• Leverage & Market Your Skills
for that Audience
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9. Part II – Activity
(where’s the lie?)
• Let’s find out which
generation “you are really”
… aka: there are a lot of
stereotypes out there that
don’t even apply!
• Let’s Apply & Analyze this to
self & audience
• Let’s Synthesize this to real-
life scenarios
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10. THE TEAM – Characteristics & Traits of Generations
August Romero
GenX or Millennial?
Hau Lindqvist
Gen Z??
Allan Aslan
Traditionalist or Baby
Boomer?
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11. WORKSHEET ACTIVITY
PURPOSE:
1. To understand definitions of generations better
so that we can understand what society is
referencing
2. To combat stereotypes
3. To unearth our own strengths & values
4. To relate to those in different generations – Hey
do you like ____? Me too!
5. To see how we “fit”
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12. WORKSHEET ACTIVITY
Instructions:
A. Left-Hand Column, Fill In The Blank – (Individual)
1. How do you Self-Identify?
2. What is your Generational Identity? (according to the year ranges)
B. Right-Hand Column, Circle – (Individual/Partners)
1. Circle all Attributes/Characteristics that you Relate/Apply to You
2. Tip: Use the Left-Hand Column to Brainstorm responses to the Categories as a guide in what you Circle
C. Right-Hand Column, Label & Tally – (Whole Group)
1. Put the Corresponding Initial Next to the Coordinating Attribute/Characteristic
2. Tally at the End
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13. WHAT ARE THE GENERATIONS?
1928 - 1945 1946 - 1964 1965 - 1980 1981 - 1997 1998 -
Present
Traditionalists Baby Boomers Gen X Gen Y/Millennials GenZ/iGen
• Tech-innate (first
generation to grow up
with modern
technology)
• Accepting of others
• Make things
• Realists
• Individualistic
• Competitive
• Transparent
• Entrepreneurial and
inventive spirit
• Concerned about the
cost of education
• Live to work
• Self worth = work ethic
• Loyal to employer
• Competitive
• Goal-centric
• Process oriented
• Focused
• Disciplined
• Enjoy working in teams
and proving themselves
to the team
• Need to know that they
are valued
• Want to make a
difference
• Work to live
• Crave
independence
• Skepticism
• Focused on
results
• Think Globally
• Adapt to
change
• Eager to learn
• Thrive on
flexibility
• Education is a
necessary
means to
succeed
• Fully transparent,
shares everything
• Do well with detailed
instructions
• Desire to make an
impact
• Commerce &
conscience together
• Value Diversity
• Love technology
• Education is a highly
expensive necessity
• Do not perform at their
best in a traditional
work environment
• Find solutions using
technology
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/main-characteristics-per-generation/ | https://www.thebalancecareers.com/workplace-characteristics-silent-generation-2164692
• Hardworking
• Willpower
• Loyal Employees
• Respect Authority
• Waste Not, Want Not
• Can Be Tech-
Challenged
• Traditional
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14. Multigenerational Workforce
Generations
o Traditionalists: 1928-1945
o Baby Boomers: 1946-1964
o Gen X: 1965-1980
o Millennials/Gen Y: 1981-1997
o Generation Z, iGen: 1998 - present
Characteristics & Traits
o Pride/Loyalty
o Status/Competition
o Independence
o Personal Meaning (TEDx : 2012 survey says opportunity for personal
development is most important to Millennials with only 21% saying money was
important)
o (Who even knows?!): most diverse, blended-
identity generation and will probably be more
entrepreneurial
Webinar: “Managing the Multigenerational Mix: How to Lead your Diverse Team
to Success”
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15. APPLY THIS TO
YOUR CAREER
Self-Perception – how do you use the
above traits/characteristics to believe-in yourself?
Affirm
Empowering Beliefs
Action Plans
Audience Awareness – how do you
use the above traits/characteristics to market
yourself to others/have them believe-in you?
Network
Info Interview
Interview
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16. SYNTHESIZE – WHAT WOULD YOU DO/SAY, WHEN?
BABY BOOMER / GEN X
Do/Say:_______
______________
______________
______________
GEN X / MILLENNIAL
Do/Say:______
____________
____________
____________
MILLENNIAL / GEN Z
Do/Say:_______
______________
______________
TRADITIONALIST/BABY
BOOMER
Do/Say:_______
_
_____________
_____________
_____________
______
Your Generation:
________________
Accomplishment/
Scenario:________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
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17. Close
Few Things:
1. Your “Old” is Different than My “Old”: Remember – just because you might not have wanted to hire
someone “older,” does not mean someone of my generation would not want to. 50 is the new 40! 40 is the
new 30! 30 is the new 20!
2. Attitude can be the Issue, Not Generation: Remember – those who stereotype & nay-say people based on
generation/age … have more in common than they think. That’s not a generational thing, that’s an attitude.
You can shift yours & attract those who are more constructive in theirs, as well.
3. You Set the Terms: Remember – how you Self-Identify (and therefore think, behave, interact) always speaks
more loudly than how you look. You get to set the terms, & you have control over how you market
yourself. Everyone, not just “older” or “younger” people, need be mindful of how we market ourselves
… anyone who wants to find a quality fit at completive pay. That is the leveling & leveraging factor.
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18. Webinar: Managing the Multigenerational Mix: How to Lead your Diverse
Team to Success, Lindsey Pollak
Forbes Online:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/wesgay/2017/10/20/multigeneration-
workforce/#73e0ca304bfd
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/main-characteristics-per-
generation/
The Balance Careers:
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/workplace-characteristics-silent-
generation-2164692
RESOURCES
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