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The Echo Boom/Millennials…

The Echo Boom/Millennials…. Much is expected of the children born between 1982 and 2000, an 80 million in number cohort variously called :. Echo Boom. Generation Y. Millennials. Net Generation. Generations. Each generation is not a linear extension of the one before.

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  1. The Echo Boom/Millennials… • Much is expected of the children born between 1982 and 2000, an 80 million in number cohort variously called : Echo Boom Generation Y Millennials Net Generation

  2. Generations Each generation is not a linear extension of the one before Each generation is shaped by the events and culture into which it is born Each generation approaches life stages in different ways

  3. Overview of the Generations • Common experiences shape each generation’s attitudes, values & behavior (Ex.social, economic and political events) • Generational characteristics help us recognize the different perspectives and priorities of each generation • Generational differences have implications in the workplace, classroom, and social settings

  4. Living Generation Comparison • G.I. (born 1900-1924) Loyal • Silent (1925-1942) Traditional • Baby Boomers (born 1943-1960) Optimistic • Generation X-ers (born 1961-1981) Skeptical • Millennials (born 1982- ) Realistic Today there could be as many as four distinct generations in one classroom or seated across from one another at a conference table From When Generations Collide by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman

  5. Silent-Traditionalists (born 1925-1942) Other Names: Matures, The Swing Generation, Veterans Common event: Bombing of Pearl Harbor Traits: • Grew up in “do-without” era • Dedication, sacrifice, savers • Duty, honor, country • Respect authority; comfortable with hierarchy • Like details; uncomfortable with ambiguity and change • Age = Seniority

  6. Silent-Traditionalists Important Events Lindbergh Completes First Transatlantic Flight Stock Market Crash Depression The New Deal Social Security Pearl Harbor FDR Dies Korean War Core Values Dedication Hard Work Conformity Law and Order Patience Delayed Reward Duty Before Pleasure Adherence to Rules Honor Veterans Cultural Memorabilia Kewpie Dolls, Mickey Mouse, Flash Gordon, Radio, Wheaties, Tarzan, Jukeboxes, Blondie, The Lone Ranger, McCarthy

  7. The Silent-Traditionalists Generation Post Depression FDR Social Security World War II First Computer Pearl Harbor Korean War The American Dream

  8. Baby Boomers(born 1943-1960/63) Optimistic Common event: President Kennedy’s Assassination Traits: • Grew up in one of the healthiest economies • Optimistic • Workaholics; created the 60-hour workweek • Defined by their job • Consumers; success is largely visible • Love-hate relationship with management; likely to challenge authority but want leadership positions

  9. The Baby Boomers 1943–1960/63 Important Events Rosa Parks First Nuclear Power Plant The Civil Rights Act Cuban Missile Crisis John Glen Martin Luther King Leads March on Washington, D.C. President John Kennedy assassinated National Organization for Women Founded Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy assassinated Core Values Optimism Team Orientation Personal Gratification Health and Wellness Personal Growth Youth Work Involvement Cultural Memorabilia “The Ed Sullivan Show,” Fallout Shelters, Poodle Skirts and Pop Beads, Slinkies, TV Dinners, Hula Hoops,The Peace Sign, “Laugh In”

  10. Baby Boomers Civil Rights JFK Cuban Missile Crisis Vietnam Xerox Copier Moon Landing Woodstock Women’s Lib.

  11. The Baby Boomers

  12. Generation X (born 1961-1981) Skeptical Common event: The Challenger Explosion Traits: • Grew up when national institutions came under question. Ex: inflation, oil shortage, Watergate • Layoffs; end of lifelong employment for their parents • No common heroes • Wary of commitment, professionally and personally • Cynical & pessimistic • Comfortable with change • Self-reliant; fend for themselves, they were the latch-key children

  13. The Gen Xers 1961–1981 Core Values Dedication Hard Work Conformity Law and Order Patience Delayed reward Duty before pleasure Adherence to rules Honor Important Events Women’s Liberation Protests Watergate Scandal Energy Crisis begins Tandy and Apple market PCs Mass Suicide in Jonestown Three Mile Island US Corporations begin Massive Layoffs Iran Hostage Crisis John Lennon shot and killed Ronald Reagan inaugurated Challenger disaster Exxon Valdez Oil Tanker Spill Cultural Memorabilia “The Brady Bunch,” Pet Rocks, Platform Shoes, “The Simpsons,” “Dynasty,” ET, Cabbage Patch Dolls

  14. Generation X Energy Crisis Watergate First PC’s Corporate Layoffs John Lennon’s Murder The Challenger Disaster Exxon Valdez Fall of The Berlin Wall Aids

  15. Generational Comparison Traditionalists (born 1925 -1942) Loyal Baby Boomers (born 1943-1960) Optimistic Generation X-ers (born 1961-1981) Skeptical Millennials (born 1982- ) Realistic From When Generations Collide by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman

  16. View on Career Goals Traditionalists Build a Legacy Build a Stellar Career Baby Boomers Gen Xers Build a Portable Career Millennials Build Parallel Careers From When Generations Collide by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman

  17. View on Rewards Traditionalists The satisfaction of a job well done Baby Boomers Money, title, recognition, the corner office Gen Xers Freedom is the ultimate reward Millennials Work that has meaning for me From When Generations Collide by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman

  18. View on Life Balance Traditionalists Support me in shifting the balance Help me balance everyone else and find meaning myself Baby Boomers Gen Xers Give me balance now, not when I’m sixty-five Millennials Work isn’t everything; I need flexibility so I can balance all my activities From When Generations Collide by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman

  19. View on Job Changing Traditionalists Job changing carries a stigma Baby Boomers Job changing puts you behind Gen Xers Job changing is necessary Job changing is part of my daily routine Millennials From When Generations Collide by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman

  20. View on Feedback Traditionalists No news is good news Baby Boomers Feedback once a year, but with lots of documentation Gen Xers Sorry to interrupt, but how am I doing? Millennials Feedback whenever I want it at the push of a button From When Generations Collide by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman

  21. View on Training & Development Traditionalists I learned the hard way; you can too! Baby Boomers Train ‘em too much and they’ll leave. Gen Xers The more they learn, the more they stay. Millennials Continuous learning is a way of life. From When Generations Collide by Lynne C. Lancaster and David Stillman

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