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Baby Boomer

Veteran. Baby Boomer. Understanding Generational Differences. Nexters. Generation X. WIIFM. Learn about the differences of each generation. Learn the best ways to train each generation How to manage Gen Y employee’s How toMinimize conflict in the workplace. Evidence there is conflict.

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Baby Boomer

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  1. Veteran Baby Boomer Understanding Generational Differences Nexters Generation X

  2. WIIFM • Learn about the differences of each generation. • Learn the best ways to train each generation • How to manage Gen Y employee’s • How toMinimize conflict in the workplace

  3. Evidence there is conflict “They have no work ethic. They’re a bunch of slackers.” “So I told my boss. If you’re looking for loyalty buy a dog.” “If I hear, ‘We tried that in ‘87 one more time I’ll hurl.’” “Lighten up! Work should be fun.” “I wouldn’t 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 Boomers1947 - 1964 73.2 Million • Boomers • Currently about 41% of the workforce.

  7. Gen X-ers Pg 5 Gen X-ers1965 – 1977 70.1 Million • Twenty Somethings, Thirteeners, Baby Busters, Post Boomers • Currently make up 29%

  8. Millennials Pg 5 Millennials1978 - 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 Pg 16 • 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 • Switching up activities

  17. Cross Generational Techniques Pg 17 • Accomodate employee differences • C reate workplace choices • Operate from a sophisticated management style • Respect competence and initiative • Nourish retenetion

  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 Pg 19 • Take 7 minutes to complete • Stand up when finished

  21. 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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