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Title: Training the Generation Gap


1
Veteran
Baby Boomer
Understanding Generational Differences
Generation X
Nexters
2
WIIFM
  • Learn about the differences of each generation.
  • Learn the best ways to train each generation
  • How to manage Gen Y employees
  • How toMinimize conflict in the workplace

3
Evidence there is conflict
  • They have no work ethic. Theyre a bunch of
    slackers.
  • So I told my boss. If youre looking for loyalty
    buy a dog.
  • If I hear, We tried that in 87 one more time
    Ill hurl.
  • Lighten up! Work should be fun.
  • I wouldnt be caught dead wearing that.
  • I have a new rule. I will not attend meetings
    that start after 5 P.M. I have a life

4
Visual of the Generation Gap
5
Traditionalists
Pg 5
  • Traditionalists 1922 1946 52.0 Million
  • Veterans, WW II Gen, Seniors, Silent Gen,
    Matures, Veterans
  • Make up about 6 of the workforce today

6
Baby Boomers
Pg 5
  • Baby Boomers 1947 - 1964 73.2 Million
  • Boomers
  • Currently about 41 of the workforce.

7
Gen X-ers
Pg 5
  • Gen X-ers 1965 1977 70.1 Million
  • Twenty Somethings, Thirteeners, Baby Busters,
    Post Boomers
  • Currently make up 29

8
Millennials
Pg 5
  • Millennials 1978 - 1994 69.7 Million
  • Nexters, Generation Y, Generation 2001,
    Nintendo Gen, Gen Net Internet Connection
  • Currently make up 24

9
People resemble their times more than they
resemble their parents.
10
How Generation Outlooks Differ
Pg 25-36
Values Attitudes Expectations Outlook
11
Group ExerciseDiffernet Generations
12
Training the Generation Gap
  • Each has their own learning style based usually
    on the way they were taught in school.

13
Individual Exercise
Pg 10-11
14
Group DiscussionTruths and Myths of Gen Y
Pg 11
15
Bruce Tulgan Video
Pg 17
  • Follow along in your workbooks

16
Cross Generational Techniques
  • G ive choices
  • E nfoce Individual Accountability
  • N etworking Opportunities
  • E xperiences that teach
  • R equire Participation
  • A ssign Group Roles
  • T eam Environment
  • I ndividual Work
  • O ptimistic Outlook
  • N otice Excellence Offline
  • S witching up activities

Pg 16
17
Cross Generational Techniques
  • A ccomodate employee differences
  • C reate workplace choices
  • O perate from a sophisticated management style
  • R espect competence and initiative
  • N ourish retenetion

Pg 17
18
Six Steps for Resolving Generational Conflict
Pg 18
  • 1. Do your homework
  • 2. Open the debate
  • 3. Open your ears
  • 4. Open your mouth
  • 5. Open your mind
  • 6. Close the deal

19
Bridging the Generation Gaps
  • What characteristics does the perfect employee
    have?
  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Experiences
  • Attitudes

20
Action Plan
  • Take 7 minutes to complete
  • Stand up when finished

Pg 19
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Bridging the Generations Gap.
  • Remember the Golden Rule?
  • Treat others as you would like to be treated.
  • Change it to the Platinum Rule
  • Treat others as they would like to be treated.
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