Working with Generations X and Y:

Leading the Next Generation of Public Works

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Chas JordanCity of Largo

Amy BlaidaReynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc.

How many....

Silent Generation? Baby Boomers? Gen X-ers? Millennials?

Generation X – Amy(1961 - 1980)

Generation Y – Chas(1981 - 2000)

Source: http://www.creatingresults.com/knowledge/

Generation “X”Born 1961-1980Comprises 40% of the workforce

The self-reliant generationChallenges themselves and othersCommunication style is direct and immediate (needs answers today)Motivated by being able to do it their wayAt the same time wants structure and directionSkepticalSeeks balance between work and family

Source: http://libguides.reynolds.edu/millennials

Generation “Y” (Millennials)Born 1981-2000 Comprises 10% of the workforce

Have always multi-taskedParticipative/collaborative work style (in your face)E-mail, voicemail, internetNot afraid to embrace the idea of being with and sharing with other bright, creative individuals like themselvesSocial MediaGoal orientedService-drivenDemand personal

time for family/leisure

Source: http://www.justgrapeswine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Millennials.jp

THERE ARE CURRENTLY 80 MILLION

MILLENNIALS IN THE UNITED STATES AND

GROWING

Working TogetherWell, now we know about Generations X and

Y... but how do we get them to work together with us???

Things to Remember...

1. WE ALL WANT TO SUCCEED

2. WE ALL WANT TO LEARN

3. WE WANT OUR CAREER TO BENEFIT AND ENRICH OUR LIVES, NOT BE OUR

LIVES.

Ideas for Your Workplace

1. Mentorship

2. Commitment to Professional Development, Travel, and Training.

3. Quality Constructive Criticism and Commendation

4. Community Outreach Programs

5. Freedom to Succeed

Ideas for APWA

1. Mentorship

2. Developing Mentors

3. Provide Quality Professional Development and Membership Services

4. Communication through New Media

5. Leadership Planning

QUESTIONS??