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Tameka L. Taylor, Ph.D. Partner and Consultant
Leadership Development…Leading a Generationally Diverse Team
OJACC ConferenceOctober 11, 2012
Compass Consulting Services, LLC.
Compass Consulting Services, LLC
Objectives of the Day
• Examine generational characteristics • Discuss the core values of each generation and how it impacts the culture of an organization• Recognize what motivates each generation• Understand and respect generational biases in order to bring out the best in everyone and create an inclusive culture for all
The Generations
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Born 1922-1945 (65-88 years old) (10% of workforce)
Born 1946-1964 (46-64 years old) (45% of workforce)
Born 1965-1980 (30-45 years old) (30% of workforce)
Born 1981-2000 (10-29 years old) (15% of the workforce)
Generational Values
CORE VALUES GOALS
Traditionalists
Fiscal restraintWork ethicSacrifice
To be respectedTo be valued
BoomersIdeals
SuccessLong hours
Lifelong learning
XersEntrepreneurship
AmbitionSelf-trust
IndependenceNo rules
MillennialsTechnological savvyEagerness to learn
Confidence
A chance at heroismTo make a difference
What You Can Do
1. Understand each generation’s unique formative years
2. Understand each generation’s unique core values
3. Connect with each generation in the workplace, marketplace, and living room
Collaborating Across Generations
•Utilize the expertise of all
•Create communication norms – how, when, where
•Allow each member to contribute to the goal while maximizing each of their strengths
•Provide opportunity for brainstorming
•Intentionally create cross-generational learning opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
•Diversity is… the differences among us.
•Inclusion is… appreciating, respecting and valuing those differences.
•If diversity is the noun, inclusion is the verb.
•Inclusion is about our behaviors.
Contact InformationCompass Consulting Services, LLC.
P.O. Box 221347Beachwood, Ohio 44122
www.compassconsultingservices.com
Tameka L. Taylor, Ph.D.216-299-7335
