Relating & Communicating Addressing Generational Diversity in the Classroom This presentation was adapted from Irvine, K. Engaging the Generations. For,

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Relating & Communicating Addressing Generational Diversity in the Classroom This presentation was adapted from Irvine, K. Engaging the Generations. For, Sundance Consulting Inc.

HOW DO WE RELATE? TOPICS: Explore the uniqueness of each of the four generations at the college today. Discuss how to best communicate with and meet expectations of each generation Build on the best that all four generations bring to our worlds

Generations Clash Shift of leadership paradigm Challenges facing colleges to attract and retain employees & students Pace of global change Current success

Generation 101 Demographics: the ebb and flow of birth rates What shapes us: ◦ Our culture ◦ Our personal life events ◦ The generation in which we are born ◦ Our formative and coming of age years ◦ Common sense making of economic factors, ◦ Heroes, villains, world events and politics Topic of diversity

Traditionalists Born Baby Boomers Born Generation X Born Millennials Born 1980 – 1998 Northern College

Traditionalists

Work First Career = Opportunity Comfortable with command and control leadership Work and family are kept separate Advancement based on tenure ladder Like consistency and uniformity Future should be extension of the past

What Others are Saying…

Baby Boomers

Live to Work Career = Self Worth Participative management Loyalty to the team “I am my job.” Politically connected at work Challenge the rules Push to change everything Process over results Hesitant to engage in conflict

What Others are Saying…

Generation X

Work to Live Career = One Part of Me Loyal to good leadership, frustrated by office politics Promotions based on results and expertise Get to the point communication style Old rules can get in the way Work independently with virtual connections Results are everything (24/7 for projects) Competency driven

What Others are Saying…

Millennials

Live then Work Career = Add Value Loyal to their group Casual relationship to work Challenged by constructive feedback Take multitasking to a new level Fun and flexibility are key Expect constant connection Open access to information

What Others are Saying…

Break into groups according to generation… Please break into your respective generational groupings! Without Discussion please write down 3 major events that happened in society when you were 10 years old. Can be national or international And compare with your group

Comparing Events…

Traditionalists Major Events Depression years World War II Korean War Rise of labor unions The New Deal Characteristics Strong work ethic Respect authority Economic conservatism Long term focus, stable Trust in the institution

Baby Boomers Major Events Cold War and Vietnam Landing on the Moon Social unrest Political assassinations Characteristics Optimism and expansion Drive to succeed, competitive Personal growth and gratification Relationship and team focus Involvement Eager to make a difference

Gen X Major Events Massive corporate layoffs Shifting family dynamics Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Challenger Disaster Operation Desert Storm Iran Hostage of Americans Personal computers Characteristics Independent and self reliant Pragmatic and skeptical Flexible and adaptable Entrepreneurial free lancers Authority based on expertise

Millennials Major Events Economic Boom late 1990s Wired, digital age Protective, dedicated parents Multi-faceted childhoods Increased neighborhood violence Characteristics Confident and optimistic Global perspective Strong sense of morality Equality for everyone Strong bonds with peers Casual relationship with authority

Strengths of Each Traditionalists BoomersXer’sGen Y Strategy AcceptanceVisionaryApplicabilitySupport Change Follow Requests IdeasProject Excellence Participation Transition StorytellingBringing Everyone Along CreativityWillingness Communication ListenInvolvementAct OnLearn

Group Thought Provokers… What concerns you most about the other generations? What do you admire most about the other generations? What bothers you about your own generation? What legacy would you like your generation to leave? What is one action you will do in regards to bridging the generation gap at the college?

Let’s share the last question What is one action you will do in regards to bridging the generation gap at the college? Let’s start with the traditionalists at each campus and work down from there…

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