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Surviving and Thriving in a Multi-Generational World
This document discusses how to help different generations work together effectively by focusing on their similarities rather than differences. It outlines four main generations currently in the workforce - Veterans/Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials. Each generation is defined by the time period and important historical events they experienced. While generations may approach work and technology differently, the document emphasizes that learning from each other and avoiding generalizations can help maximize collaboration. The key message is that change is inevitable as each new generation enters the workforce, but focusing on shared goals of success, respect, and learning from one another can unite generations in a multi-generational world.
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- 8. Veterans/Traditionalists:Veterans/Traditionalists: Over 68Over68 years oldyears old • Important events included: – The Great Depression – WWII – Disney releases it’s first animated feature (Snow White) – The Korean War – Sputnik went into Orbit You might be a veteran if… • You have the ability to entertain yourself without a TV, in fact you remember the days before TV • Popular Technology: Radio
- 15. Baby Boomers:Baby Boomers:48-67 years old48-67 years old • Important events included: – Man walks on the Moon – Civil Rights – Woodstock – Deaths of JFK and Martin Luther King – Vietnam War begins You might be a Boomer if you can complete these sentences… • When the Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we all watched them on the ______show • "Get your kicks, ________________” • Popular Technology: Television
- 24. Generation X:Generation X:33-47 years old33-47 years old •Important events: – The Cold War (remember getting under your desk?) – Challenger Shuttle Explodes on Takeoff – Berlin Wall Dismantled – Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe – U.S. Troops go to Persian Gulf for the 1st time – AIDS Identified You might be a Gen Xer if… • Schoolhouse Rock played a HUGE part in how you actually learned the English language. • Making a mixed tape was how you professed your love Popular Technology: Computers
- 35. Millennials:Millennials: 12-32 yearsold12-32 years old • Important Events: – Death of Princess Diana – Death of Mother Teresa – Columbine – 9/11 – World Center Attacks – War begins in Iraq for a 2nd time You might be a Millennial if… • Facebook, text messaging, tweeting, and other social networking sites are a regular part of your daily life • Popular Technology: The internet, cell phones
- 45. 94% of Millennialsstate they respect older generations
- 49. Only 23% ofwomen under age 34 said older co-workers "energize me and bring new ideas to the table."
- 50. In a studyof 500 women, 70% felt that male bosses treated them better than female bosses did.
- 51. How Can YouHelp DifferentHow Can You Help Different Generations Work TogetherGenerations Work Together Effectively?Effectively?
- 52. FOCUS: on thesimilarities of the four generations. We all want to be successful. We all have hopes and dreams. We all want to be treated with respect.
- 53. EveryEvery generation thatenters thegeneration that enters the workforce makes wavesworkforce makes waves!!
- 54. CHANGE is inevitable! Boomersand Gen X, you brought change with you, Millennials are bringing change with them.
- 56. LEARNING is critical Millennielsshould not be quick to dismiss the wisdom and experience of Boomers and Gen X women. Boomers and Gen X should not be quick to dismiss ideas of younger employees.
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- 62. If you rememberIfyou remember nothing else,nothing else, remember this…remember this…
- 69. Jennifer Fisher jenniferlfisher@live.com Download thispresentation from: Twitter: Jenfisherfw Blogs: www.generationalsoup.com www.walkingwitheli.com ThankThank You!!!You!!!