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Playing Well in the Sandbox

Or… Breeching the generational d ivide to enhance collaboration in order to improve instruction. Playing Well in the Sandbox. Objectives. Identify the four generations and their characteristics, values, and workplace preferences and behaviors.

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Playing Well in the Sandbox

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  1. Or… Breeching the generational divide to enhance collaboration in order to improve instruction. Playing Well in the Sandbox

  2. Objectives • Identify the four generations and their characteristics, values, and workplace preferences and behaviors. • Determine how you may facilitate each generation to enhance collaboration.

  3. Caveats • Generational differences are one aspect of diversity. • The generation we grow up in is just one of the influences on adult behavior. • Over generalizations of generations leads to stereotypes.

  4. Four Generations- One Workplace Matures Boomers Gen Xers Millennials 1922-1946 1946-1964 1965-1980 1980-2000

  5. Identify and Testify • Take quiz. • Huddle Up. • Come to consensus on major world events that influenced your lives.

  6. Enduring Understanding • The events and conditions each of us experience during our formative years help shape our values, ideas, work methods, and ways of communicating.

  7. Generational Values • Matures • Lived through WWII: • duty, honor, sacrifice, respect for authority • Boomers • Lived through Civil Rights Movement & space travel: • Optimism, involvement, teamwork • Millennials • Live in Digital Age with constant reinforcement: • Think more globally, multi-task, • ( Time = currency) • team oriented, • need feedback • Generation X • Lived through computer revolution, mothers in the workplace, energy crisis, Challenger disaster: • Self-reliant , techno-savvy, fun and informal, seek balanced life

  8. Generations in the Workplace

  9. AACPS Data (June 2010) N=9822

  10. Matures:Workplace Characteristics • Respect authority • Loyal • Understand paying dues • Want respect for their institutional wisdom • May be insulted by continuous feedback Leader 20 yrs. Apprentice

  11. Boomers:Workplace Characteristics • Workaholics - defined by work • Competitive – display their success • Like the process of teamwork • Want occasional feedback • Fear replacement

  12. Generation X:Workplace Characteristics • Self-reliant • Minimal supervision desired • Balance in work and family • Like to have fun at work • Technologically savvy • Approach authority casually

  13. Millennials: Workplace Characteristics • Confident • Sociable • Resilient • Appreciate diversity • Appreciate teamwork • Know what they want and usually get it

  14. Matures’ Workplace Preferences • Clear expectations • Clear lines of authority • Don’t like being rushed • Appreciate company history - “We used to…” • Phones, memos, face-to-face communication

  15. Boomers’ Workplace Preferences • Discussion as a means of problem solving • Want to be asked for input: “Call me anytime.” • One-on-one coaching to improve performance • Phones and face-to-face communication • Recognize with certificates and salary

  16. GenX Workplace Preferences • Aren’t afraid to ask questions of authority, but don’t want to be micro-managed • Don’t do workplace politics • Respect must be earned • Respect life outside of work • Live by cell phone, but only call about work at work • Feedback needs to be immediate and continuous • Recognize with time off

  17. Millennials’ Workplace Preferences • Committed to dedicated causes • Want clear expectations • Set goals and strategies • Discussion groups • One-on-one coaching • Communicates through internet, text, Facebook, and Twitter • Recognition and feedback same as Gen X

  18. Considerations for Collaboration • Know generational characteristics of your teams • Respect the differences • Plan for and use strengths

  19. Activity • In pairs consider the work assets and liabilities of each generation. • Develop two examples for enhancing cross generation collaboration. • Be ready to share your results.

  20. Collaborating Across Generations Matures and Boomers want respect for experience and like face to face communication. Pair with Millennials who need regular feedback and can share technology skills.

  21. Take Aways • All generations appreciate clear guidelines. • Communicate using multiple methods. • Differentiate recognition. • Manage all differences in ways that promote respect for everyone.

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