Inside the Multi-Generational Workplace Josh Slaughterback, MS, RODP Consultant, Leadership & Team Development
Josh Slaughterback History (B.s.) Secondary Education (B.S.) Illinois Teaching License EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (M.S.) Illinois Administrator’s License Former Teacher & Administrator Charter School Co-Founder & Executive Director Leadership & Team Development Consultant 6 Current Generations Classes ATD Certified Trainer & Coach Central Illinois organization Development Network Board Member Proud Husband & Father of 2 Girls Closing Slides
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Historical Context Generational Preferences Holistic Approach
Thinking about Generations… Be okay, with the Grey There is always more to learn Research people Sometimes the events that most impacted us, are those we don’t necessarily remember
Traditionalists Historical Highlights World War I World War II Great Depression Historical Highlights World War I FDR T. Roosevelt World War II Personal Automobiles Women’s Suffrage Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Traditionalists preferences Dedicated Value authority and top-down management Patient Honorable Prefer 1-on-1 coaching Stable Detail-Oriented May be insulted by continuous feedback Loyal Hard Working Top personal values include family, integrity and love Willing to Learn Personable Clear Speaking Skills Reason to work: it is their duty Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Baby Boomers Historical Highlights TV Vietnam The Beatles Korea JFK MLK Vietnam Civil Rights Movement The Beatles D. Eisenhower Korea Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Baby Boomers preferences Prefer not to interact with authority Optimistic Service Oriented Prefer peer coaching Willing to Go Above & Beyond May be insulted by continuous feedback Good Team Players Top personal values include family, integrity and love Driven Involved Work-Oriented Reason to work: to become best version of self Keeps Deadlines Well Organized Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Generation X Historical Highlights Woodstock Oil Crisis Watergate Mobile Phones Historical Highlights Latchkey Kids Woodstock Oil Crisis G. Ford Watergate Cold War 1st Man on Moon Cable Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Generation X preferences Thinks Globally Find it natural to interact with superiors Self-Reliant Prefer peer and team feedback Pragmatic Adaptable Prefer immediate and continuous feedback Independent Creative Top personal values include family, love and integrity. Technologically Literate Keeps Deadlines Reason to work: to support self and family. Clear Speaking Skills Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Historical Highlights Millennials W. Clinton Historical Highlights Cell Phone OK City Bombing R. Reagan Internet Vanilla Ice War on Drugs Berlin Wall Falls Challenger Explosion Gulf War Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Millennials preferences Heroic Spirit Believe respect is something to be earned Strong Multi-Taskers Prefer frequent assessment feedback from superior Technologically Savvy Optimistic Prefer immediate and continuous feedback Confident Morality Top personal values include family, love and spirituality. Fun Spirit Speaks clearly and concisely Reason to work: to make a difference Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Historical Highlights Gen 2020 Historical Highlights D. Trump 9/11 B. Obama Smart Devices Financial Crisis Social Media Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Gen 2020 preferences Entrepreneurial Spirit Very Pragmatic Money Conscious Seek Mentoring Global Developmentally Focused Individualistic Early Starters Skeptical Split-Taskers Embrace Flexibility Grab Their Attention in 8 Seconds or Less Prefer In-Person Communication Traditionalists 1900-1945 Baby Boomers 1946-1964 Generation X 1965-1980 Millennials 1981-1999 Gen 2020 2000-2020
Technological Advances International Conflict Social Change
But when it comes down to the day to day…
RESOURCES Book: Managing Millennials Book: When Generations Collide Express Generations Videos