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“What did you say?” Improving Intergenerational Communications

“What did you say?” Improving Intergenerational Communications. Welcome . . . Identify Your Generation: Traditionalist ( Before 1946) Baby Boomer ( 1946 – 1965) Generation-X ( 1966 – 1986) Millennials ( 1987 –Present) One Perceived Misunderstanding About Your Generation.

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“What did you say?” Improving Intergenerational Communications

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  1. “What did you say?” Improving Intergenerational Communications

  2. Welcome . . . • Identify Your Generation: • Traditionalist (Before 1946) • Baby Boomer (1946 – 1965) • Generation-X (1966 – 1986) • Millennials(1987 –Present) • One Perceived Misunderstanding About Your Generation.

  3. Objectives • Define the key attributes of each generation (Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation-X, & Millennials). • Identify how our internal influences affect our perceptions working with other generations • Identify the most appropriate communication tool to use based on the situation (based on content of communication and who is receiving) • Apply concepts in different situations

  4. Agenda • Welcome & Overview • Activity: Bringing Out the Subconscious • “Meet the Generations” • My Actions, My Commitment

  5. …While we flatter ourselves that things remain the same, they are changing under our very eyes from year to year, from day to day Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Author

  6. Bringing Out the Subconscious • Identify what you have heard or have been told about each generation • Write descriptors on your handout • Post the sticky notes in the defined area • There are no RIGHT or WRONGanswers • Traditionalist • Baby Boomer • Generation – X • Millenials

  7. Meet The Generations

  8. Influences / Attributes of Traditionalists • Before 1946 • Great Depression, World War II, Pearl Harbor • Saving • Military Service • Churchill, FDR, Truman • “Seen, But Not Heard” • Conformists • G.I. Bill • Hierarchy / Chain of Command • Continue to Work

  9. Influences / Attributes of Baby Boomers • 1946 – 1965 • World War II • Strong Economy • The “American Culture” • Lots of Children • New Schools • Traditional Family • Fads • Spotlight on Children • Great Expectations • Sputnik / Civil Rights • HOPE!!

  10. Influences / Attributes of Generation-X • 1966 – 1985 • Vietnam • Weak Economy • “Me Decade” • Birth Control • Outdated Schools • Latchkey Children • Sophisticated TV • Choices • Watergate • Decline of American Hero • Divorce • CAUTION!!

  11. Influences / Characteristics of Millennials • 1986 – Present • Have 50% More Things • Cars, Beepers & Cell Phones • Respect • Babies Aboard • Volunteers • Fun with Parents • Guns in Schools • Behavioral-Altering Drugs • Educated / Committed • America Gets Richer • Millennial Fads • “Columbine” • Community & WorldAction • Fresh Start

  12. Communication Tools • Attributes Communication Tool • Best for which Generation

  13. What would you do?

  14. The Situation . . . • A Traditionalist has joined your alumnae board. • Her request is that she always be contacted by phone. • The issue is that many times she is unavailable and that she has to be called multiple times. • What are your suggestions to improve communication?

  15. The Situation . . . • Lately, your chapter has decided that it is easiest to use Facebook to post information about upcoming events. • You have received feedback from others that they have missed events and information. • What are your suggestions to improve communication?

  16. The Situation . . . • You have noticed that the younger members of your board have started texting during meetings. • You don’t think anyone else has noticed though you are not sure. • What are your suggestions to improve communication?

  17. Create Your Own Situation . . . • As a group, create your own situation. • Identify a situation that happens frequently due to a lack of communication or not using the appropriate communication vehicle. • Determine different options and share with the larger group.

  18. General Considerations • Respect the generations and individual needs • Be open to possibilities • Consider all communication tools • Do what you say, “Walk the talk” • Be clear • Hold yourself and others accountable

  19. MyActions,MyCommitment Identify 2 - 3 commitments you will make to ensure that you are communicating effectively with all generations. Share one commitment with the group.

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