Traditionalist
What year are the Traditionals?
Born before 1945
What years are the Baby Boomers?
1946-1964
What years are the Gen X?
1965 - 1980
What years are the Millennials?
1981-1995
What years are the Gen Z?
Born after 1995.
What is a significant event that happened in this period of Traditionals?
The Great Depression
Pear Harbor was attacked
Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic
Hindenburg exploded
What is a significant event that happened in this period of Baby Boomers?
Assassination of JFK
Passage of Civil Rights Act
Woodstock
Watergate
Macintosh
What is a significant event that happened in this period of Gen X?
First cellular phone
Jonestown
Fall of the Berlin Wall
O.J. Simpson trial
What is a significant event that happened in this period of Millennials?
David Koresh and Waco
Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan incident
9/11
What is a significant event that happened in this period of Gen Z?
Always connected
President Barack Obama elected
Climate change
Gun violence
Who sings "Only Forever"?
Bing Crosby
Who sings "Jailhouse Rock"?
Who sings "Philadelphia Freedom"?
Elton John
Who sings "Don't Stop Believin"?
Journey
What are some traits of Gen Z?
Globally concerned
Diverse
Cyber Literate
Medial Savvy
Realistic
Who first used the term Silent Generation?
Time Magazine
Which item does not describe Baby Boomers?
Attended school in crowded classrooms
Lived through the decadent 80s
Value individual work vs. working in teams
Had a large percentage of women working outside the home
The first video ever played on MTV when it became the first 24 hour video music channel.
'Video Killed The Radio Star' by The Buggles
The popular social media forum released during the millennial generation where "Tom" was everyone's first friend
Myspace
Which of the following is not a trait of Gen Z?
Racially and ethnically diverse.
Embrace "traditional" values.
Are digital natives.
Value health insurance as an employment benefit.
What should you remember when working with Traditionals.
Acknowledge their experience and dedication.
Acknowledge their respect for rules and hierarchy.
Be patient regarding the use of technology. Be supportive.
What should you remember when working with Baby Boomers?
Take the opportunity to learn from them.
Ask a boomer to be your mentor.
They like to use Productivity tools.
They are goal oriented.
What should you remember when working with Gen Xers?
Allow them to work autonomously.
Respect their time.
Communicate openly and honestly.
Value work/life balance, be understanding if they don't attend after-hour functions.
Keep messages direct and succinct.
When should you remember when working with Millennials?
Listen to their ideas.
Ask for their input.
Create strong relationships.
Explain why the project is important.
Provide feedback.
They are driven by results, keep them engaged and a steady work flow.
What should you remember when working with Gen Zers?
Give them plenty of feedback.
Understand the difference between coaching and micromanaging.
Create opportunities for face-to-face interaction.