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The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work
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108: Multi-Generational Differences in the Workplace
Outline Curriculum
Developed by:
Jeanne Schott, MSW Deborah Mock, Jerry Sopko,
and Brian J. Davis, MSW
For: The Pennsylvania Child Welfare
Training Program
University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work
November, 2012
The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center 108: Multi-generational Differences in the Workplace
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The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Resource Center 108: Multi-generational Differences in the Workplace
Agenda for 3-hour Curriculum on Multi-Generational Differences in the Workplace
Estimated Time Content Page
40 Minutes Welcome and Introductions 1
1 Hour, 30 Minutes Facts, Figures and Data 1
40 Minutes How Do Generational Differences Relate to
Everyday Issues 2
10 Minutes Conclusion 3
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Section Name Estimated Time Key Concepts Resources Used
Section I: Welcome and Introductions
40 Minutes
Method of Presentation: Lecture, Small Group Discussion, Large Group Discussion
• Brief introductions & workshop overview: o Trainers will introduce themselves. o Participant introductions.
• Review Handout #1 (Learning Objectives and Agenda)
• Small group discussions about myths and realities related to generational differences
• Large group processing and discussion of myths and realities and identification of actual barriers and strengths that are present within each generation
• Name Tents • Markers • Idea Catcher • Handout #1:Learning
Objectives and Agenda
Section II: Facts, Figures and Data
1 Hour, 30
Minutes
Method of Presentation: Lecture, Large Group Discussion Distribute Handout #2 (PowerPoint Presentation). Distribute Handout #3 (Generational Differences in the Workplace) and Handout #4 (General Characteristics of the Generations). Utilize these Handouts in the presentation of the following.
• Review the characteristics of each generation o Traditionalists o Baby Boomers o Generation X o Generation Y
• Ask participants if they agree with the characteristics identified in the materials presented.
• Discuss the historical influences of each generation and how that might impact one’s values.
• Discuss the core values of each generation
• Handout #2: PowerPoint Presentation
• Handout #3: Generational Differences in the Workplace
• Handout #4: General Characteristics of the Generations
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• Discuss motivators and tips for working across generational divides.
Section III: How Do Generational Differences Relate to Everyday Issues
40 Minutes
Method of Presentation: Lecture, Large Group Discussion Distribute and review Handout #5 (Five Basic Methods of Conflict Resolutions)
• Communication and communication plans • Retention • Supervision • Conflict resolution
o Denial or Withdrawal o Suppression or smoothing over o Dominance o Compromise or negotiation o Collaboration
• Change management • Relationship development • Motivation • Small group activity:
o Participants will now consider a current or pending organizational issue that may be impacted by generational issues and identify the following: 1. Who are the people involved in this issue and
what generation are they from? 2. What are these people’s strengths and
weaknesses? 3. What other things need to be considered beyond
the generational differences? 4. What system/structures/processes impact this
issue? 5. What are some quick wins that we can identify to
try to rectify this issue? 6. What are the roles and responsibilities of those
• Handout #5: Five Basic Methods of Conflict Resolutions
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that are involved? 7. Complete an action plan to figure out who will do
what by when.
Section IV: Conclusion
10 Minutes
Method of Presentation: Lecture, Large Group Discussion
• Participants will review their action plans so that they can transfer the information learned back to their agencies.
• Participants will discuss two or three responses to the action plans that were developed.
• Review resources. • Allow for any additional questions. • Distribute workshop evaluations.
Workshop evaluations
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