1. MANAGING MULTIPLE GENERATIONS Beth Flynn, M.S. Ohio State University Leadership Center

2. Objectives  To share information on each generation found in the workplace  To provide employees with information on what shapes a generation’s values and how those values are demonstrated in the workplace  To identify major characteristics of each generation The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

3. Time Out for Trivia The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

4. 1. Were cordless phones in our homes? 2. Was Silly Putty invented? 3. Was Tab (diet drink) introduced? 4. Were Walkmans available? What Decade? The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

5. What is a Generation?  The average period between one generation and that of the next  People born and living around the same time  People who share the same historical experiences, beliefs and attitudes The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

6. Importance of Generations Differences create conflicts Impact of historical events The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

7. Generational Groups  Traditionalists/Silents before 1945  Baby Boomers 1946-1964  Gen X’ers 1965-1980  Millennials 1981-1999 The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

8. For My Generation…  What are the values?  Who are your heroes?  Historical Events During the Years of Your Generation The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

9. Time Out for Trivia The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

10. Who Was… 1. Spock ? 2. O.J.? 3. John Kennedy? 4. Barney? The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu

11. TV Shows 1. MTV 2. The X Files 3. Charlie’s Angels 4. Green Acres 5. Sunset Strip The information contained in this PowerPoint may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without prior written authority. Beth Flynn, M.S, Ohio State University Leadership Center 614-292-3114. http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu