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Slide 2: www.ReadySetPresent.com Program Objectives  Show the advantages of generational diversity in the workplace.  Identify the impacts of generational differences.  Learn the characteristics of different generations and how to adapt to and leverage them. Page 2
Slide 3: www.ReadySetPresent.com A Challenge Please Write a One Sentence Definition of “Generation.” Page 3
Slide 4: www.ReadySetPresent.com Definition A body of individuals born in approximately the same time period who generally share similar behaviors and attitudes. Page 4
Slide 5: Benefits of Understanding Generational Differences www.ReadySetPresent.com  More effective communication/less misunderstandings.  Increased recruitment and employee retention.  More effective motivational methods.  Better-formed expectations.  Increased productivity and teamwork. Page 5
Slide 6: www.ReadySetPresent.com The Case of Understanding  There are now four (4) generations in the workplace with different expectations, motivations, attitudes, and behaviors.  An understanding of these generational differences can equip one to handle workplace situations with increased insight. Page 6
Slide 7: www.ReadySetPresent.com The Four Generations  Traditionalists/Veterans (Born 1922-1945)  Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)  Generation X (Born 1965-1982)  Millennials/Generation Y (Born 1983-1997) Page 7
Slide 8: www.ReadySetPresent.com How the Generations Differ (1 of 3)      Social, Political, and Economic Influences. Familial Structure and Influence. Education. Values. Work Ethic. Page 8
Slide 9: www.ReadySetPresent.com How the Generations Differ (2 of 3)       Preferred Leadership Approach. Communication Style. Motivational Buttons. How They Interact with Others. Preferred Approach to Feedback. View toward the Company. Page 9
Slide 10: www.ReadySetPresent.com How the Generations Differ (3 of 3)      Work Vs. Personal Life. Desired Rewards. Financial Behaviors. Relationship with Technology. Expectations. Page 10
Slide 11: www.ReadySetPresent.com Millenials/Generation Y  Born 1983-1997 (1 of 23) Page 11
Slide 12: www.ReadySetPresent.com Also Known As (1 of 2)  Echo Boomers.  named for many being the children of Baby Boomers.  Generation Me  (not to be confused with Me Generation)  named for being more confident but also more self-absorbed and demanding. (2 of 23) Page 12
Slide 13: www.ReadySetPresent.com Also Known As (2 of 2)  iGeneration.  named for the reasons of “Generation Me” in addition to acknowledging this generation’s tech savvy.  Internet Generation.  named for being the first generation to grow up with widespread use of the internet. (3 of 23) Page 13
Slide 14: www.ReadySetPresent.com Influences: Social, Political & Economic (1 of 2)  Rap and Hip Hop Music.  Oklahoma City Bombing.  Lewinsky Scandal.  Columbine and Other School Shootings.  Dot Com Crash. (4 of 23) Page 14
Slide 15: www.ReadySetPresent.com Influences: Social, Political & Economic (2 of 2)  Enron and Corporate Scandals.  War in Iraq.  Proliferation of Communications and Mobile Technology.  9/11. (5 of 23) Page 15
Slide 16: www.ReadySetPresent.com Familial Structure & Influence (1 of 2)  Millenials have grown up in non- traditional families with a record number of divorce rates.  1 in 4 lives in a single-parent household.  For many Millenials, both mothers and fathers work and take part in child-rearing.  3 in 4 have working mothers. (6 of 23) Page 16
Slide 17: www.ReadySetPresent.com Familial Structure & Influence (2 of 2)  Millenials’ families are more child- centered, with parents involving themselves in their children’s activities and education.  Millenials have a strong sense of their own self worth, are ambitious, and believe they can achieve anything. (7 of 23) Page 17
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