Leading the Generations
The Power and Challenge of Four
- This is the first time in American history that we have had four different generations working side-by-side in the workplace
- Each generation has distinct attitudes, behaviors, expectations, habits, and motivational buttons
- These four generations often collide as their paths cross
- They have different values, different ideas, different ways of getting things done, and different ways of communicating in the workplace
- In order for organizations to be successful in recruiting and retaining employees, they need to understand what motivates each generation.
| The Four Generations In Today’s Workplace | |
|---|---|
| Traditionalists Baby Boomers Generation X Generation Y |
Born prior to 1946 1946-1964 1965-1980 1981-1999 |
Differences Between the Generations
Traditionalists – Characterized by fiscal restraint and a strong work ethic. They are also loyal and have faith in institutions.
Baby Boomers –Have faith in their ability to change things for the better. They are optimistic, idealistic, and extremely competitive.
Generation X – Trust themselves rather than institutions. They are independent, comfortable with change, and skeptical.
Generation Y –Techno-savvy, they have a more global perspective, and an expanded definition of diversity. They are extremely pragmatic, realistic, and less skeptical than the Gen X’ers.
FutureDecision’s Solution: “The Power and Challenge of Four” Workshop addresses the challenges of recruiting and managing the four generations in the workplace. Through an interactive learning process, participants will understand the differences between the four generations and learn how to recruit and motivate them.
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