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CFO Offsite MeetingMay 2010
Generations
Meet in theWorkplace
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Iceberg
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The Reality
There are four generations of employeesrepresented in the U.S. workforce
Are we prepared for working in a multi-gen environment?
The ability to recognize and bridgegeneration gaps can create a powerfulcompetitive advantage
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Learning Objectives
Identify characteristics of the fourgenerations in the workplace
Recognize issues and situations that maybe influenced by generational differences
Apply practical tips for workingsuccessfully in a multigenerationalworkplace
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What is a Generation?
A generation is defined as a group ofpeople born and living about the sametime.
Within each generation, members sharevalues, behaviors, and work ethics
Shaped by economic, social, and politicalclimates of that age
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Four Generations in the Workplace
4 Generations
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Generation Y
Birth Years
1925-1942
1943-1960
1961-1981
1982-2002
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Four Generations - Bayer Corp.
4 Generations
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Generation Y
Birth Years # EE
1925-1942 2
1943-1960 101
1961-1981 114
1982 2002 17
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Bayer Corporation
Demographics
Four Generations- Bayer Corp.
0.8%
43.20%
48.70%
7.30% Traditionalists 1925-1942
Baby Boomers 1943-1960
Generation X 1961-1981
Generation Y 1982-2002
(2)
(101)
(17)
(114)
Total of 234 Employees
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Exercise 1
Divide into the 4 generational co-horts atthe labeled flip charts
Answer questions
Capture on Flipchart
Select Scribe and Reporter
Time: 10-minutes
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Debrief - Exercise 1How are our perceptions formed?
Perceptions can manifest in generalizations
How do our perceptions becomegeneralizations?
Generalizations can manifest in stereotyping
How do our generalizations becomestereotypes?
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Generational Recap
Feedback & Communication Styles
Work Processes & Technology Focus
Work Motivation & Rewards (work/life balance)
Business Etiquette
Dress & Grooming
Authority, Leadership and Hierarchy
Views about what is or is not respectful
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Traditionalists 1925-1942
Work style and values
Respect for rules, hierarchy and authority
Dedication; hard work
Loyalty
Sacrifice
Duty before funValue tradition
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Baby Boomers 1943-1960
Work style and values
Work is a priority
Optimistic
Personal fulfillment
Competitive
Strong professional networksValue meaning
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Generation X 1961-1981
Work style and values
Self-reliance
Desire flexibility
Skepticism
Technology
InformalValue Balance (work/life)
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Generation Y 1982-2002
Work style and values
Fast paced (multi-tasking/multimedia)
Tenacity/Directness
Entrepreneurial
Global diversity (people/perspectives/access)
Technology savvyValue fun
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Exercise 2
Divide back into the 4 generational
co-horts at the labeled flip charts
Answer questions and flipchart capture
Select Scribe and Reporter
Time: 10-minutes
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M.E.E.T. Model
M Make time to discuss
E Explore differences
E Encourage respectT Take responsibility
* Refer to model in handout
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Vignette 1Out With the Old and in with the New
Observe and record generationalcharacteristics in first scenario
How did Alex and Justin use M.E.E.T inthe second scenario?
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Vignette 2You Call That a Presentation
Observe and record generationalcharacteristics in first scenario
How did Nick and Velma use M.E.E.T inthe second scenario?
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Vignette 3Do I Have to Spell it Out?
Observe and record generationalcharacteristics in first scenario
How did Mark and Britney use M.E.E.T inthe second scenario?
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Generations at a GlanceGeneration Born Between Characteristics Stereotyped As
Traditionalists 1925-1942 Hardworking;Dedicated; Respectfulof rules and authority;Conservative
Old-fashioned; Behindthe times;Rigid/Autocratic;Change/Risk averse
Baby Boomers 1943-1960 Youthful self identity;Optimistic; Teamplayer; Competitive
Self-centered;Unrealistic; Political;Power-driven;Workaholic
Generation X 1961-1981 Balanced (work/lifequality); Self-reliant;Pragmatic
Slackers; Selfish;Impatient; Cynical
Generation Y 1982-2002 Fast pace/Multitasking;Fun-seeking;Technology savvy
Short attention span;Spoiled anddisrespectful;Technology dependent
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Thank you!!
Generations
Meet in the
Workplace