bridging the gap: how we improved communications in a multigenerational enviroment
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This was an introduction to the discussion of communications in offices with a diverse staff. I do not claim ownership on any of the images shown in the presentation, they are used for educational purposes only.TRANSCRIPT
How we improved communication in a multigenerational environment
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Boomers
• Personal Gratification
• Personal Growth
• Question Everything
X-ers
• Pragmatism
• Seek life balance
• Skepticism
• Cynical
Millenials
• Diversity
• Self confident
• Socialability
An exciting adventure
A difficult challenge / A contract
A means to an end / Fulfillment
Consensual, collegial
Everyone is the same, ask why
TBD
Team Player, loves meetings
Entrepreneur Participative
In PersonDirect, Immediate
E-mail, Networking
Don’t Appreciate it
Sorry, but how am I doing?
At the push of a button
Money, Title, Recognition
Freedom is the best rewards
Meaningful Work
You are valued, needed
Do it your way, forget the rules
Working with creative people
No Balance, work to live
Balance life/work
Work & Life
• TEDxSF - Scott Hess - Millennials: Who They Are & Why We Hate
Them
• The Economist “Live chart: Managing Millennials”
• Don't Just Follow Your Passion: A Talk for Generation Y: Eunice
Hii at TEDxTerryTalks 2012
• Generational Differences Chart
