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Generations in the workplaceLecture 4.3
University of Alberta
ALES 204
Nancy Bray
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Housekeeping
iClickers
Additions to eClass
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Lecture Outline
1.What generations are in the workplace
2.Commonalities and conflicts between the generations
3.Do you feel entitled?
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1. Generations in the workplace
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Generations
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Four generations
1.Traditional
2.Baby Boomer
3.Generation X
4.Generation Y
Source: Tolbize (2008) Generational difference in the workplace
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1. Traditionals
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2. Baby Boomers
Source: Tolbize (2008) Generational difference in the workplace
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3. Generation X
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4. Generation Y
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Video
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2. Commonalities and conflicts
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Similarities across generations
Source: Tolbize (2008) Generational difference in the workplace
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Differences
Source: Tolbize (2008) Generational difference in the workplace
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Potential issues
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3. Do you feel entitled?
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Narcissism
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Entitlement generation
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Do you agree?
Is this a fair perception of your generation?
If not, what could you do about it?
eClass Discussion: How could you change the older generation's perception of the younger generations?
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Take Away
Know the four different generations
Know the similarities and differences between generations
Think critically about the limitations of generational thinking
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Photo Credits
1950s businessman ralph_cordiner_hi_0 by ibm baby boomers by thinkpanama generation x by mrdestructicity generation Y by International Monetary Fund generation Y by dalechumbley generations workplace by Knoll Inc graduation by jameskm03 narcissism by Helga Weber