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LEADINGMULTIGENERATIONALTEAMS
Objectives
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
• Identify 4 generations
•Understand strengths and opportunities of each
• Identify potential miscommunication or disagreement
•Develop strategies to leverage the diversity of your team
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Four Generations…so what?
• Diversity Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building
• Effective Communication
• Employee Engagement
Assumptions
Generational Characteristics:
• Generalizations
• Do not apply to all
We are all a product of our times.
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The Generations
Baby Boomers
(1943 to 1964)
Gen X
(1965 to 1979)
Millennials
(1980 to 1995)
Generation Z
(1996 to present)
Four Generations Side‐By‐Side
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Baby Boomers
“The times, they are a‐changin’”
‐Bob Dylan
Born: 1943 to 1964
Baby Boomer Major Events
• First transistor radio
• MLK leads march on Washington D.C.
• JFK assassinated
• Vietnam Conflict
• Neil Armstrong lands on the moon
Major Media: Television
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Baby Boomer Formative Messages
• “Be anything you want to be.”
• “Change the world.”
• “Work well with others.”
Baby Boomers Heroes
• MLK
• JFK
• RFK
• Gandhi
• Jackie O
• Mother Theresa
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Baby Boomers… described as
• Loyal
• Optimistic
• Workaholics
• Passionate
Baby Boomers I know
Think of a co‐worker of this generation…
• What are their strengths?
• How can you use these strengths?
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Gen X
“We didn’t start the fire. It was always burning, since the world’s been turning.”
‐Billy Joel
Born: 1965 to 1979
Gen X Major Events
• The first PCs
• Three Mile Island
• AIDS identified
• Challenger disaster
• Berlin Wall
• Tiananmen Square
Major Media: Cable TV
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Gen X Formative Messages
• “Don’t count on it.”
• “Heroes don’t exist.”
• “Always ask why?”
Gen X Heroes
Hmmm….
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Gen X …described as
• Independent• Skeptical• Flexible• Technologically proficient• Ambitious
Gen Xers I know
Think of a co‐worker of this generation…
• What are their strengths?
• How can you use these strengths?
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“Hey now, you’re an All Star. Get your game on. Go play”
‐Smash Mouth
Born: 1980 to 1995
Millennials
Millennials Major Events
• Princess Diana dies
• Columbine
• 9/11
• Katrina
• Social Networking
Major Media: The Internet
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Millennials Formative Messages
• “You are special.”
• “Connect 24/7.”
• “Serve your community.”
Millennials Heroes
• FDNY
• Women’s Soccer
• Michael Jordan
• U2
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Millennials…described as
• Collaborative
• Civic‐minded
• Entitled
• Sociable
Millennials I know
Think of a co‐worker of this generation…
• What are their strengths?
• How can you use these strengths?
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“And we'll never be royals;It don't run in our blood;That kind of lux just ain't for us; We crave a different kind of buzz”‐Lorde
Born: 1996 to 2010
Generation Z
Generation Z Major Events
• The War on Terror
• Major Demographic Shifts
• TBD
Major Media: “Digital Natives”
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Generation Z Formative Messages
• “Be careful”
• “Don’t miss out”
• “Be successful”
• “Make a contribution”
Generation Z Heroes
• Steph Curry
• Influential Women
• Their Parents
• Social Media Personalities
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Generation Z’s …described as
• Motivated• Tech savvy• Multi-taskers (even more than Y)• Inclusive• Competitive yet accepting
Generation Z’s I know
Think of a co‐worker of this generation…
• What are their strengths?
• How can you use these strengths?
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Generations at Work
Baby Boomer Work Preferences
Attitude:
• An adventure
Motivation:
• Involvement and being an agent of change
Motivating Messages:
• “You are needed.”
Rewards:
• Salary and position
Communication Preferences:
• In‐person
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Baby Boomer
• Assets:
• Dedicated
• Team‐Oriented
• Knowledgeable and experienced
• Challenges:
• Not always “budget‐minded”
• Uncomfortable with conflict
• May put process ahead of results
Gen X Work Preferences
Attitude:
• Challenge
Motivation:
• Making their own hours
Motivating Messages:
• “Do it your way.”
Rewards:
• Freedom
Communication Preference:
• Direct, immediate
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Gen X
• Assets:
• Adaptable
• Interdependent
• Creative
• Challenges the system
• Challenges:
• Skeptical
• Distrusts authority
Millennials Work Preferences
Attitude:
• Fulfillment
Motivation:
• Connecting work to personal and career goals
Motivating Messages:
• “You will work with other creative people.”
Rewards:
• Meaningful work
Communication Preferences:
• E‐mail
• Text
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Millennials
• Assets:
• Optimistic
• Multi‐task
• Technologically savvy
• Collaborative
• Challenges:
• Need for structure and supervision
• Inexperienced with difficult interpersonal issues
Generation ZWork Preferences
Attitude:
• High Energy
• Realistic
Motivation:
• More responsibility
• Flexibility
Motivating Messages:
• “ You will be successful”
Rewards:
• Positive Reinforcement
• Meaningful work
Communication Preferences:
• Concise, not necessarily email‐mail
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Generation Z
• Assets• Motivated
• Tech Savvy
• Multi‐taskers (even more than y!)
• Inclusive
• Competitive yet accepting
• Challenges• Adjustment to “work life”
• Attention Span
• Tech is not a luxury, it’s expected
Tips for Leading Multiple Generations
• Discuss difference in preference
• Offer options
• Be flexible
• Build on strengths
• Assign teams purposefully
• Balance blind spots with strengths
• Gen X and Millennials don’t necessarily work well together—often Boomers work well with Millennials
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