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Title: MultiGenerational Workplace


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Multi-Generational Workplace
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What is a Generation?
  • Generation is defined as, the average period
    between the first of one generation and that of
    the next
  • All people born and living at about the same time
  • A group of people born about the same time who
    share the same historical experiences, beliefs
    and attitudes

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GENERATIONAL GROUPS
  • Silents 1922-1943 (52 M)
  • Baby Boomers 1943-1960 (73.2 M)
  • Gen Xers 1960-1980 (70.1 M)
  • Nexters 1980-2000 (69.7 M)

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Importance of Generations
  • There are a variety of things that help shape our
    values and who we are including parents,
    neighborhood, friends, etc.
  • Historical events impact individuals and
    generations
  • Differences in generations can create conflicts
    inside the home as well as at work

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Connection of Generation and Values
  • Values that we develop when we are young
    influence what we believe as adults
  • The development of values
  • Observing
  • Modeling
  • Socialization
  • Significant events

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The Generations
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Silent Generation
  • Silents (AKA Builder Generation, Veterans,
    Traditionalists)
  • Born before 1946

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Silent Generation
  • Values
  • Hard work
  • Organization
  • Hierarchy
  • Tradition
  • Logic
  • Family
  • Honor
  • Respect for authority
  • Consistency, uniformity
  • Discipline

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Silent Generation
  • HEROES
  • Superman, FDR, Eisenhower, Patton, Churchill,
    Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio
  • CULTURAL ICONS
  • Mickey Mouse, Flash Gordon, Jukeboxes, Kewpie
    Dolls
  • FASHION
  • conservative coats ties, nylons, neatly trimmed
    hair

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Silent Generation Before 1947
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Boomers
  • Boomers (AKA Baby Boomers)
  • Born between 1946-1964

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Boomers
  • Values
  • Fairness
  • Optimism
  • Team orientation
  • Personal Growth
  • Personal Gratification
  • Service
  • Family
  • Personal Approach
  • Youth
  • Work Ethic
  • Involvement
  • Consensual Leadership
  • Recognition of Achievement

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Boomers
  • HEROES
  • Gandhi, MLK, JFK Jackie, John Glenn
  • CULTURE ICONS
  • Ed Sullivan, poodle skirts, Slinkies, TV dinners,
    peace sign
  • FASHION
  • designer glasses, designer suits, vintage wines,
    cell phones

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Boomers 1947-1964
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Generation X
  • Generation X (AKA Baby Busters,
    Post-Boomers, Thirteeners)
  • Born between 1965-1985

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Gen Xers
  • Values
  • Diversity
  • Self-reliance
  • Questioning Authority
  • Thinking Globally
  • Balance
  • Techno-literacy
  • Fun
  • Informality
  • Pragmatism
  • Family
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit

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Gen Xers
  • HEROES
  • None
  • CULTURAL ICONSl
  • ET, Cabbage Patch dolls, The Brady Bunch, The
    Simpsons
  • FASHION
  • Body piercings, tattoos, functional clothing

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Gen Xers 1965-1985
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Nexters Generation
  • Nexters (AKA Net Generation, Millennials,
    Generation Y, Nintendo Generation)
  • Born between 1985-2000

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Multi-Generational Workplace
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