Muliti-Generational Slide Deck

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CFO Offsite MeetingMay 2010

Generations

Meet in theWorkplace


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Iceberg


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The Reality

There are four generations of employeesrepresented in the U.S. workforce

Are we prepared for working in a multi-gen environment?

The ability to recognize and bridgegeneration gaps can create a powerfulcompetitive advantage


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Learning Objectives

Identify characteristics of the fourgenerations in the workplace

Recognize issues and situations that maybe influenced by generational differences

Apply practical tips for workingsuccessfully in a multigenerationalworkplace


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What is a Generation?

A generation is defined as a group ofpeople born and living about the sametime.

Within each generation, members sharevalues, behaviors, and work ethics

Shaped by economic, social, and politicalclimates of that age


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Four Generations in the Workplace

4 Generations

Traditionalists

Baby Boomers

Generation X

Generation Y

Birth Years

1925-1942

1943-1960

1961-1981

1982-2002


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Four Generations - Bayer Corp.

4 Generations

Traditionalists

Baby Boomers

Generation X

Generation Y

Birth Years # EE

1925-1942 2

1943-1960 101

1961-1981 114

1982 2002 17


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Bayer Corporation

Demographics

Four Generations- Bayer Corp.

0.8%

43.20%

48.70%

7.30% Traditionalists 1925-1942

Baby Boomers 1943-1960

Generation X 1961-1981

Generation Y 1982-2002

(2)

(101)

(17)

(114)

Total of 234 Employees


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Exercise 1

Divide into the 4 generational co-horts atthe labeled flip charts

Answer questions

Capture on Flipchart

Select Scribe and Reporter

Time: 10-minutes


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Debrief - Exercise 1How are our perceptions formed?

Perceptions can manifest in generalizations

How do our perceptions becomegeneralizations?

Generalizations can manifest in stereotyping

How do our generalizations becomestereotypes?


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Generational Recap

Feedback & Communication Styles

Work Processes & Technology Focus

Work Motivation & Rewards (work/life balance)

Business Etiquette

Dress & Grooming

Authority, Leadership and Hierarchy

Views about what is or is not respectful


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Traditionalists 1925-1942

Work style and values

Respect for rules, hierarchy and authority

Dedication; hard work

Loyalty

Sacrifice

Duty before funValue tradition


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Baby Boomers 1943-1960


Work is a priority

Optimistic

Personal fulfillment

Competitive

Strong professional networksValue meaning


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Generation X 1961-1981


Self-reliance

Desire flexibility

Skepticism

Technology

InformalValue Balance (work/life)


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Generation Y 1982-2002


Fast paced (multi-tasking/multimedia)

Tenacity/Directness

Entrepreneurial

Global diversity (people/perspectives/access)

Technology savvyValue fun


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Exercise 2

Divide back into the 4 generational

co-horts at the labeled flip charts

Answer questions and flipchart capture

Select Scribe and Reporter

Time: 10-minutes


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M.E.E.T. Model

M Make time to discuss

E Explore differences

E Encourage respectT Take responsibility

* Refer to model in handout


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Vignette 1Out With the Old and in with the New

Observe and record generationalcharacteristics in first scenario

How did Alex and Justin use M.E.E.T inthe second scenario?


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Vignette 2You Call That a Presentation


How did Nick and Velma use M.E.E.T inthe second scenario?


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Vignette 3Do I Have to Spell it Out?


How did Mark and Britney use M.E.E.T inthe second scenario?


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Generations at a GlanceGeneration Born Between Characteristics Stereotyped As

Traditionalists 1925-1942 Hardworking;Dedicated; Respectfulof rules and authority;Conservative

Old-fashioned; Behindthe times;Rigid/Autocratic;Change/Risk averse

Baby Boomers 1943-1960 Youthful self identity;Optimistic; Teamplayer; Competitive

Self-centered;Unrealistic; Political;Power-driven;Workaholic

Generation X 1961-1981 Balanced (work/lifequality); Self-reliant;Pragmatic

Slackers; Selfish;Impatient; Cynical

Generation Y 1982-2002 Fast pace/Multitasking;Fun-seeking;Technology savvy

Short attention span;Spoiled anddisrespectful;Technology dependent


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