Tameka L. Taylor, Ph.D. Partner and Consultant

Leadership Development…Leading a Generationally Diverse Team

OJACC ConferenceOctober 11, 2012

Compass Consulting Services, LLC.

Compass Consulting Services, LLC

Objectives of the Day

• Examine generational characteristics • Discuss the core values of each generation and how it impacts the culture of an organization• Recognize what motivates each generation• Understand and respect generational biases in order to bring out the best in everyone and create an inclusive culture for all

The Generations

Traditionalists

Baby Boomers

Generation X

Millennials

Born 1922-1945 (65-88 years old) (10% of workforce)

Born 1946-1964 (46-64 years old) (45% of workforce)

Born 1965-1980 (30-45 years old) (30% of workforce)

Born 1981-2000 (10-29 years old) (15% of the workforce)

Generational Values

CORE VALUES GOALS

Traditionalists

Fiscal restraintWork ethicSacrifice

To be respectedTo be valued

BoomersIdeals

SuccessLong hours

Lifelong learning

XersEntrepreneurship

AmbitionSelf-trust

IndependenceNo rules

MillennialsTechnological savvyEagerness to learn

Confidence

A chance at heroismTo make a difference

What You Can Do

1. Understand each generation’s unique formative years

2. Understand each generation’s unique core values

3. Connect with each generation in the workplace, marketplace, and living room

Collaborating Across Generations

•Utilize the expertise of all

•Create communication norms – how, when, where

•Allow each member to contribute to the goal while maximizing each of their strengths

•Provide opportunity for brainstorming

•Intentionally create cross-generational learning opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion

•Diversity is… the differences among us.

•Inclusion is… appreciating, respecting and valuing those differences.

•If diversity is the noun, inclusion is the verb.

•Inclusion is about our behaviors.

Contact InformationCompass Consulting Services, LLC.

P.O. Box 221347Beachwood, Ohio 44122

www.compassconsultingservices.com

Tameka L. Taylor, Ph.D.216-299-7335

tameka@compassconsultingservices.com