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Businesspersons Between Jobs September 28, 2009 Presents:. Generational Differences. Presented by : Edie Covington, Professional Job Coach. 314 570-0785. fitzpatrick04@hotmail.com. Course Objectives. Identify the different generations currently in the work force
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Businesspersons Between Jobs September 28, 2009 Presents: Generational Differences Presented by: Edie Covington, Professional Job Coach 314 570-0785 fitzpatrick04@hotmail.com
Course Objectives • Identify the different generations currently in the work force • Discuss the factors that influence and motivate workers of different generations • Understand the different generations’ characteristics and habits
Born 1946 - 1964 Born before 1946 Baby Boomers Matures / Traditionalist Born 1965 - 1980 Born 1980 - Generation Y / Nexters Generation X / Xers
Why Do Generational Issues Matter • People are living and working longer. • Four generations are now working side by side. • Different values, experiences, work styles, and attitudes are creating misunderstandings and frustrations. • Understanding the different generations can give you a competitive edge in managing your job search efforts, networking and interviewing.
John McCain Tom Brokaw George Will Overview: Mature / Traditionalist Barbara Waters Robert De Niro Colin Powell Before 1946
Dedication Sacrifice Hard work Respect for Authority Patience Delayed reward Duty before pleasure Adherence to rules Honor The Matures (before 1946) Core Values
Assets Stable Detail oriented Thorough Loyal Hard working Liabilities Inept with ambiguity and change Reluctant to buck the system Uncomfortable with conflict Reticent when they disagree The Matures (before 1946) On The Job
Mike Huckabee Jay Leno Eddie Murphy Bill Gates Tom Hanks Katie Couric Overview: Baby Boomers 1946 - 1964
Optimism Team orientation Personal gratification Health and wellness Personal growth Youth Work Involvement Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964) Core Values
Assets Service oriented Driven Willing to “go the extra mile” Good at relationships Want to please Liabilities Not naturally “budget minded “ Put process before results Sensitive to feedback Judgmental of those who see things differently Self-centered Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964) On The Job
Sarah Jessica Parker Lance Armstrong Johnny Knoxville Barak Obama Overview: Generation X 1965 - 1980
Diversity Thinking globally Balance Technoliteracy Fun Informality Self-reliance Pragmatism Generation Xers (1965-1980) Core Values
Assets Adaptable Technoliterate Independent Unintimidated by authority Creative Liabilities Impatient Poor people skills Inexperienced Cynical Generation Xers (1965-1980) On The Job
Albert Pujols Scarlett Johansson Elijah Wood, Lord of the Rings Michael Phelps Overview: Generation Y 1980 - …
Optimism Civic duty Confidence Achievement Sociability Morality Street smarts Diversity Generation Y (1980 - ….) Core Values
Assets Collective action Optimism Tenacity Heroic spirit Multitasking capabilities Technological savvy Liabilities Need for supervision and structure Inexperience, particularly with handling difficult people issues. Generation Y (1980 - ….) On The Job
Presented by: Edie Covington, Professional Job Coach 314 570-0785 fitzpatrick04@hotmail.com Generational Differences