@elifdurugonen Workplace Harmony Model UNDERSTAND what shapes expectations and drives behaviour for different generations ACCOMMODATE different styles and flex, while still meeting the needs of the larger organization APPRECIAT E what each generation brings to the table INTEGRATE each generation’s strenghts to achieve business outcomes
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@elifdurugonen
Workplace Harmony
Model
UNDERSTAND what shapes expectations and drives behaviourfor different generations
ACCOMMODATE different styles and flex, while still meeting the needs of thelarger organization
APPRECIATE what each generation brings to the table
INTEGRATE each generation’s strenghts to achieve business outcomes
@elifdurugonen.com
Baby Boomers1946 - 1964
Gen X1965 – 1980
Gen Y1981 – 2000
• Born after World War II• Great Impact on the
World
• Working Parent(s)• Parents Experienced
Massive Layoffs in 1980s
• Dot-Com Generation• Parent planned, structured lives• Long term = 2 years
GENERATIONAL DIVERSITYRecognizing and understanding generational differences can help everyone learn to work together more effectively and transform your workplace from a generation war zone to an age-diverse and productive team.
onBaby Boomers – Face to face• Use open and direct style but avoid controlling language• “Show me" generation• Prepared to answer questions • Present options to demonstrate flexibility in your thinking
Generation X – Direct, as needed• Talk in short to keep their attention• Ask and give regular feedback • Use an informal communication style• Email as a primary communication tool
Generation Y – Email, instant messaging• Challenge them • They will resent it if you talk down to them• Prefer communication through technology (e.g., email, instant
messaging, text messages, podcasts, bulletin boards, on line chats, blogs, etc.)
• Prefer networking opportunities• Quick responses to emails