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How Generation Y and Boomers
Will Reshape Your AgendaHewlett, S Sherbin, L Sumberg, K
Harvard Business Review July-August 2009
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What will constitute an employer of choice?
Boomers and Gen Y
are similar
Policies and strategies
to attract Boomers & Gen Y
Impact on IS consulting
Overview
Dave
Wheeler
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The Research 2 National surveys of employed university
students
June 2008 and January 2009
Interviews and focus groups
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Some definitions
Generation Years In 2009 they are
Veterans Born before 1945 > 64 years old
Baby Boomers (aka Boomers) Born 1946 1964 45 63 years old
Generation X Born 1965 1978 31 44 years old
Generation Y Born 1979 1994 15 30 years old
Generation Z (aka iGeneration) Born 1995 2010 0 14 years old
Generation Alpha? Born 2011 2026??
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Odyssey- Take time out to explore passions, hobbies or volunteer
work.
Shared Vision and Values Both groups have a sense of obligation
tomake a positive contribution to society.
Achieving balance with flex and remoteworking Work / lifebalance
and working remotely are important to both groups.
Mentoring and generation jumpingGen Ys look to Boomers asmentors
while Boomers like to take Gen Ys under their wings, despite
thelayers of corporate hierarchy.
Kippers Kids in Parents Pockets Eroding Retirement Savings.
Child-parent bonds are very strong, with many Boomers providing
financial
support to their adult children.
Rewards Remix - Other forms of pay are becoming important.
How are Boomers and Gen Y alike?
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How to select a Company of Choice
Impact on Consulting
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How to select a Company of Choice
Be aware of the generational differences
Impact on Consulting
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How to select a Company of Choice
Be aware of the generational differences
Assess yourself in terms of the cultural fit
Impact on Consulting
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Impact on Consulting How to select a Company of Choice
Be aware of the generational differences
Assess yourself in terms of the cultural fit
Connectivity
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Impact on Consulting How to select a Company of Choice
Be aware of the generational differences
Assess yourself in terms of the cultural fit
Connectivity
What will external consulting become?
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Impact on Consulting How to select a Company of Choice
Be aware of the generational differences
Assess yourself in terms of the cultural fit
Connectivity
What will external consulting become?
Understand the style of management
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Impact on Consulting How to select a Company of Choice
Be aware of the generational differences
Assess yourself in terms of the cultural fit
Connectivity
What will external consulting become?
Understand the style of management
Gen Ys managing Gen Zs?
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Questions
