Working with Generations Working with Generations X & Y:X & Y:

Leading the Next Generation Leading the Next Generation

Monday, July 28, 2014

Chas Jordan & Marissa SegundoCity of Largo

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How many....

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

Generation X – Marissa(1961 - 1980)

Generation Y – Chas(1981 - 2000)

Source: http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19970609,00.html

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

The self-reliant generationChallenge themselves and othersCommunication style is direct and immediate (needs answers today)Motivated to do it their wayWant structure and directionSkepticalSeeks work/family balanceWork with today's technology in its infancyEnvironmental interest

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

Generation “Y” (Millennials)Born 1981-2000 Comprises 30% of the workforce

Have always multitaskedParticipative/collaborative work style (in your face)E-mail, voicemail, text, internetNot afraid to embrace the sharing of ideas in a team settingSocial MediaGoal orientedService drivenDemand personal time for family/leisureNeed to know “why”

Source: http://research.gigaom.com/2013/03/what-impact-will-millennials-have-on-the-workplace/

THERE ARE CURRENTLY 80 MILLION

MILLENNIALS IN THE UNITED STATES

By 2025, Millennials will compose 75% of

the workforce. (Forbes, 2013)

Working Together

Well, now we KNOW about Generations X & Y... how do we get them to WORK together with us?

Source:www.keyposters.com

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 SWANA

1. Mentorship Programs

2.Understand Your Membership Demographic

3. Communication through Old/New Media

4. Provide Professional Development & Member Resources

5. Board Term Limits & YP Board Requirement

6. Succession Planning for Board Leadership

7. Incorporate Social with Educational Opportunities

8. Programing focused on Waste Reduction/Recycling

QUESTIONS??