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(4) distinct generations working side by side
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(4) distinct generations working side by side:
Veterans (birth year: prior to 1946)
Baby Boomers (1946-1964)
Generation X (1965-1981)
Generation Y (1982-1995)
Managing diverse workgroups can present challenges
Our objective: To explore the perception of managers
regarding effective leadership styles
Conducted on-line Lime survey – 20 questions
Focus : Demographics, years of management
experience, education and training, methods and
techniques employed & leadership style
Data gathered from several levels of management
within the following organizations:
Medical City of Lewisville
Palo Pinto General Hospital of Mineral Wells
Stephenville Medical & Surgical Clinic - a multi-
specialty group
89 Respondents
76% Female
24% Male
56% of respondents have been in management
greater than 10 years
69% of respondents practice leadership based on
personal beliefs, values & culture
Baby Boomers
(Born 1946-1964)
Generation X
(Born 1965-1981)
Generation Y
(Born 1982-1995)
Veterans
(Prior to 1946)
64%
32%
2% 2%
Respondents Managerial Duties Levels of Management Number of Sub-Ordinates
Upper
33%
Middle
46%
Lower
19%
Other 2%
Manages
< 10 44%
Manages
10 - 25
26%
Manages
> 25 30%
Managers Perceived Effectiveness as a Leader
Fair 8%
Good 67%
Excellent
25%
Charismatic
Leadership
4%
Participatory
Leadership
42%
Situational
Leadership
25%
Transactional
Leadership
3%
Transformation
al Leadership
8%
Quiet
Leadership
1%
Servant
Leadership
15%
Other
2%
Leadership Styles
Inter-Generational Methods & Strategies
0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00%
Other
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Use Text / Email
Show / Coach workers
Use 1 on 1 conversation
Respect & learn from
Baby Boomers Generation X Generation Y