1、Cam Marston1)Each generation assumes the following generations will want what they have and will share their same definition of“success”.2)Each generation then believes the following generations should“pay their dues”the same way to earn that success.3)With a few exceptions,each generation thinks th
2、e following generation has had it much easier.Baby Boomlets Echo Boomers Generation Y Generation Why?September 11 Generation Dot-Com GenerationThe US Population TodayThe Generations in the WorkplaceTwo Theories:1.The oldest,wealthiest,and most visible members of a generation define the behavior and
3、attitude for those that follow.Definitions of a Generation Common Experiences Shared Values Duty,honor,country Dedication,sacrifice Conformity,blending,unity “We First”Patience Hard,hard times then prosperity National pride Doing a good job was most important Age=Seniority Work ethic=Worth ethic2“wo
4、rkaholic”;competitive Success is largely visible trophies,plaques,lifestyle elements Optimistic Consumers Defined by their job Personal development We are the world;We are the children19702019Long hairLonging for hairAcid rockAcid refluxHoping for a BMWHoping for a BMRolling StonesKidney StonesTryin
5、g to look like Liz Taylor or Marlon BrandoTrying NOT to look like Liz Taylor or Marlon BrandoKiller weedWeed killer Came of age when our national institutions came into question.“This company never promised you anything.”Layoffs end of lifelong employment No common heroes Suspicious of Boomers value
6、s Raised as their parents“friends”Had to learn to fend for themselves Very self-reliant Cynical and pessimistic Optimistic Individualistic yet group oriented Difficulty focusing on“non-stimulating stuff”Busy Like“X”,raised as their parents friends.Acknowledge and admire select authorities Think the
7、Matures are cool!Parents,too.Ambitious yet appear aimlessTwo Theories:2.Identify a generations heroes and youll learn their value systems.MaturesBoomersGen XMillennialCam MarstonCam Marston Discipline Focus ExecutionThe next generation may also bring:A desire for open,non-hierarchal communication Tolerance and respect for expressing emotion An acknowledgment and respect for personal values Allowances for spirituality Teams of individualsMaturesBoomersGen XMillennialCam Marston
