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Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes
Generational Generational DifferencesDifferencesGeneration X and Generation X and
Generation Y:Generation Y:
Similarities and DifferencesSimilarities and Differences
Dr. Don JenretteDr. Don Jenrette
Air Force Reserve CommandAir Force Reserve Command
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
OverviewOverview Information RationaleInformation Rationale
Which Are You?Which Are You? Generation XGeneration X Generation YGeneration Y
Events and ExperiencesEvents and Experiences CharacteristicsCharacteristics
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Reference MaterialReference Material Lancaster, C., Stillman, D. Lancaster, C., Stillman, D. When When
Generations Collide. Harper Collins.Generations Collide. Harper Collins. 2002. 2002. Karp, H., Fuller, C., and Sirias, D. Karp, H., Fuller, C., and Sirias, D. Bridging Bridging
the Boomer Xer Gap: Creating Authentic the Boomer Xer Gap: Creating Authentic Teams for High Performance at Work.Teams for High Performance at Work. Palo Palo Alto, CA. Davies-Black Publishing. 2002.Alto, CA. Davies-Black Publishing. 2002.
Zemke, R., Raines, C., and Flipczak, B. Zemke, R., Raines, C., and Flipczak, B. Generations at Work: Managing the clash Generations at Work: Managing the clash of Veterans, Boomers, Xers, and Nexters in of Veterans, Boomers, Xers, and Nexters in Your Workplace.Your Workplace. NY. AMACOM 2000. NY. AMACOM 2000.
Howe, N., and Strauss, W. Howe, N., and Strauss, W. Millenials Millenials Rising: The Next Great Generation.Rising: The Next Great Generation. Vintage. 2000.Vintage. 2000.
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Generational DifferencesGenerational DifferencesInformation RationaleInformation Rationale
We are a product of our environment and life We are a product of our environment and life experiencesexperiences
When working with and coming in to daily contact When working with and coming in to daily contact with others from different generations, it’s with others from different generations, it’s
important to recognize and know generational important to recognize and know generational differences differences
Each generation has distinct attitudes, behaviors, Each generation has distinct attitudes, behaviors, expectations, habits and motivational buttonsexpectations, habits and motivational buttons
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Which Are You?Which Are You?
Born 1965-1978 Generation X (32-45)Born 1965-1978 Generation X (32-45)
Born 1979-1993 Generation Y (17-31)Born 1979-1993 Generation Y (17-31)
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Events and ExperiencesEvents and Experiences(Generation X)(Generation X)
Fall of Berlin WallFall of Berlin WallWatergateWatergate
Women’s LiberationWomen’s LiberationDesert StormDesert StormEnergy CrisisEnergy Crisis
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Events and ExperiencesEvents and Experiences(Generation Y)(Generation Y)
School ShootingsSchool ShootingsOklahoma CityOklahoma City
TechnologyTechnologyChild Focused WorldChild Focused World
Clinton/LewinskyClinton/Lewinsky
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
CharacteristicsCharacteristics(Generation X)(Generation X)
Neglected by ParentsNeglected by ParentsLoyal to RelationshipsLoyal to Relationships
Serious about LifeSerious about LifeStressed OutStressed Out
SurvivorsSurvivors
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CharacteristicsCharacteristics(Generation Y)(Generation Y)
Groomed to AchieveGroomed to AchieveLowest Parent-to Child Ratio in U.S. HistoryLowest Parent-to Child Ratio in U.S. History
More Law AbidingMore Law AbidingMore Socially ConsciousMore Socially Conscious
New ConfidenceNew Confidence
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
View of Media TechnologyView of Media Technology
Generation X Atari/Lap TopsGeneration X Atari/Lap Tops
Generation Y Internet/iPodGeneration Y Internet/iPod
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
View of TechnologyView of Technology
Generation X Enjoy ItGeneration X Enjoy It
Generation Y Employ ItGeneration Y Employ It
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
View of MusicView of Music
Generation X Alternative/Rap/MTVGeneration X Alternative/Rap/MTV
Generation Y Techno/Swing/Very Generation Y Techno/Swing/Very DiverseDiverse
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Generational DifferencesGenerational DifferencesView of HeroesView of Heroes
Generation X Kurt Kobain/Michael Generation X Kurt Kobain/Michael JordanJordan
Generation Y Parents & Generation Y Parents & Grandparents/Grandparents/
NYPD/Bill GatesNYPD/Bill Gates
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Generational DifferencesGenerational DifferencesMemoriesMemories
Generation X Snoop Generation X Snoop Dog/Beavis/REMDog/Beavis/REM
Generation Y Trench Coat Generation Y Trench Coat Mafia/Health/Mafia/Health/
Goo-Goo DollsGoo-Goo Dolls
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
TV ShowsTV Shows
Generation X 90210Generation X 90210
Generation Y Reality TV/Grey’s Generation Y Reality TV/Grey’s AnatomyAnatomy
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
View of FutureView of Future
Generation X Uncertain/HopelessGeneration X Uncertain/Hopeless
Generation Y Ambivalent/HopefulGeneration Y Ambivalent/Hopeful
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward WorkTheme toward Work
Generation X UncertaintyGeneration X Uncertainty
Generation Y “What’s Next?”Generation Y “What’s Next?”
What would you do to motivate each?What would you do to motivate each?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward ResponsibilityTheme toward Responsibility
Generation X Personal FocusGeneration X Personal Focus
Generation Y On My TermsGeneration Y On My Terms
How would you best approach each toward How would you best approach each toward getting the mission accomplished?getting the mission accomplished?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward WorkplaceTheme toward Workplace
Generation X Live for TodayGeneration X Live for Today
Generation Y Just Show UpGeneration Y Just Show Up
What kind of environment would you foster What kind of environment would you foster for each?for each?
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Theme toward MoneyTheme toward Money
Generation X Save, Save, SaveGeneration X Save, Save, Save
Generation Y Earn to SpendGeneration Y Earn to Spend
What reward(s) would you consider for What reward(s) would you consider for each?each?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward Work OutputTheme toward Work Output
Generation X Eliminate the TaskGeneration X Eliminate the Task
Generation Y Do Exactly What’s Generation Y Do Exactly What’s AskedAsked
How would you approach each?How would you approach each?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward Core ValuesTheme toward Core Values
Generation X Generation X Skepticism/InformalitySkepticism/Informality
Generation Y Realism/ConfidenceGeneration Y Realism/Confidence
How would you gain the trust of How would you gain the trust of each?each?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward FamilyTheme toward Family
Generation X Latch-key KidsGeneration X Latch-key Kids
Generation Y Merged FamiliesGeneration Y Merged Families
How would you best include their How would you best include their family?family?
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Theme toward EducationTheme toward Education
Generation X A Way to Get ThereGeneration X A Way to Get There
Generation Y An Incredible ExpenseGeneration Y An Incredible Expense
How would you introduce the role of How would you introduce the role of educational pursuits in the workplace for educational pursuits in the workplace for each?each?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational DifferencesTheme toward MediaTheme toward Media
Generation X Cell PhonesGeneration X Cell Phones
Generation Y Internet/Picture Generation Y Internet/Picture PhonesPhones
How would you approach each on use of How would you approach each on use of media in the workplace?media in the workplace?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward Personal CommunicationsTheme toward Personal Communications
Generation X Call Me Only at Generation X Call Me Only at WorkWork
Generation Y E-Mail Me/Text MeGeneration Y E-Mail Me/Text Me
How would you approach for each on use of How would you approach for each on use of personal communications at work?personal communications at work?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward Leadership StyleTheme toward Leadership Style
Generation X Ask Why/Challenge Generation X Ask Why/Challenge OthersOthers
Generation Y To Be DeterminedGeneration Y To Be Determined
What leadership approach would you use?What leadership approach would you use?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward Interactive StyleTheme toward Interactive Style
Generation X EntrepreneurGeneration X Entrepreneur
Generation Y ParticipativeGeneration Y Participative
How would you best interact in the How would you best interact in the workplace?workplace?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward Feedback/RewardsTheme toward Feedback/Rewards
Generation X Freedom is Best Generation X Freedom is Best RewardReward
Generation Y Meaningful WorkGeneration Y Meaningful Work
What would you do regarding this area?What would you do regarding this area?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward Messages that MotivateTheme toward Messages that Motivate
Generation X Do It Your Way/Forget Generation X Do It Your Way/Forget RulesRules
Generation Y You Will Work with OtherGeneration Y You Will Work with Other
Bright, Creative PeopleBright, Creative People
In what ways would you motivate each?In what ways would you motivate each?
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Generational DifferencesGenerational Differences
Theme toward Work and Family LifeTheme toward Work and Family Life
Generation X BalanceGeneration X Balance
Generation Y BalanceGeneration Y Balance
What does this tell you?What does this tell you?
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Questions?Questions?
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OverviewOverview Information RationaleInformation Rationale
Which Are You?Which Are You? Generation XGeneration X Generation YGeneration Y
Events and ExperiencesEvents and Experiences CharacteristicsCharacteristics