Generational Dynamics and the Future of Work

Preview:

DESCRIPTION

We now have three generations working together -- the Boomers, GenX, and the Millennials. Learn how to communicate for success by identifying the value systems and work styles that each group brings to the office. Plus we'll examine 6 new trends hitting workplaces over the next decade.

Citation preview

Generational Dynamics and The Future of Work

Young Executives Group/DE Chamber of Commerce

University & Whist Club

November 5, 2013

How I became a futurist

How I became a Futurist

Photo by Matt Biddulph

photo by Xflickerx

The Silent GenerationBorn Between 1925-1942

Why We Won’t Be Talking about the Silent Generation Today

BoomersBorn Between 1943 - 1960

Boomers Love to Give Advice

Seeks consensus but enjoys authority. Learn what you can from them

Tips on Working with Boomers

Show Respect

Attention to Detail

Be Patient With Your Career

If Going “Out of the Box”, Double Deliver

First, show mastery of traditional methods

Then, present creative solutions

Communication Comfort Zone

Face-to-face

Phone time

Email

GenXersBorn Between 1961-1981

Boomers GenX

Traditional Families “Leave it to Beaver”

Working Moms, Latchkey Kids

Summer of Love AIDS, “just say no”

Bull Market Careers Housing Bubble, Great Recession

Willis, Stallone,Schwarzenegger

Willis, StalloneSchwarzenegger

GEN Xers are Entrepreneural

Skeptical of Committees and Organizations, Strong Independent ThinkingSkills, Slightly Obsessive.

Tips on Working with GENXers

Give them space and independence

Show initiative/take responsibility

Communication Comfort Zone

Email

Skype

Most importantly, get your facts together.

Image by Cookieglitch

MillennialsBorn Between 1982-2002

The Millennials – Building Networks

Optimistic, diverse, strong team players, natural at tech wizardry

TIPS on Working with Millennials

Respond Promptly

Give Clear Expectations and Direction

Not 40/5, but 24/7. Value their Flexibility

Communication Comfort Zone

Email

Texting

Social Media

Some special rules apply here…

Communicate for Mobile

photo by jhaymesisviphotography

Get VISUAL

Get Graphic

Source: Neomammalian Studios

Part II – Workplace Trends

photo by ssa.gov

photo by Kirsten Skiles

Trend #1Patchwork Careers

photo by Uros Velickovic

Trend #2The Disappearance of Jobs, the Workplace , and the Workweek

photo by Do8y

Trend #3Digital Nomads

The Millennial Office

Photo by Hootswuite

photo by theUMF

Trend #4 Working, Learning, and Having Fun

47% of Jobs May BeAutomated by 2020

Trend #5AI and Robotics

Trend #6Work Will Make Us More Human

photo by Morten Rand-Hendriksen

Want More?

Twitter: @jhlinde

Blog at StratFI.com

Email: jlee@stratfi.com

also on LinkedIN

… with thanks to today’s sponsors at M&T Bank

Recommended