surviving and thriving in a multi-generational world

Surviving and Thriving Surviving and Thriving in a Multi-in a Multi-

Generational WorldGenerational World

1922-1944 1945-1964

1965-1979 1980-2000

Veterans/Traditionalists:Veterans/Traditionalists: Over 68 Over 68 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

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

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

Millennials: Millennials: 12-32 years old12-32 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

94% of Millennials state they respect older

generations

Only 23% of women under age 34 said older co-workers "energize me and bring new ideas to

the table."

In a study of 500 women, 70% felt that male bosses treated

them better than female bosses did.

How Can You Help How Can You Help Different Generations Different Generations

Work Together Work Together Effectively?Effectively?

FOCUS: on the similarities of the four generations.

We all want to be successful.

We all have hopes and dreams.

We all want to be treated with respect.

EveryEvery generation that enters generation that enters the workforce makes wavesthe workforce makes waves!!

CHANGE is inevitable!

Boomers and Gen X, you brought change with you, Millennials are

bringing change with them.

LEARNING is critical

Millenniels should 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.

AVOID characterizations based on age!

If you remember If you remember nothing else, nothing else,

remember this…remember this…

Jennifer Fisherjenniferlfisher@live.com

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