2. “Each generation
imagines itself to be
more intelligent than the
one that came before it
and wiser than the one
that comes after it.”
--George Orwell
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3. Four Generations
Traditionalists
Born 1922-1945
Baby Boomers
Born 1946-1964
Generation X
Born 1965- 1979
Generation Y
(Millennials)
Born 1980-2000
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4. “Seek first to understand,
then to be understood.”
- Stephen Covey
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16. Feedback
Traditionalists- “No news is good
news.”
Boomers- “Feedback once a year
and lots of documentation.”
Xers- “Sorry to interrupt but how am
I doing?”
Nexters- “Feedback whenever I
want it at the push of a button.”
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17. Motivators
Traditionalists-use personal touch, perks
that are visible signs of status
Baby Boomers- Lots of public
recognition, reward work ethic
Generation X- time to pursue other
interests, effective constructive
feedback
Generation Y- Encourage “can-do”
attitude and positive personal self
image
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18. You are Your
valued and experience
needed. is
respected.
You will work
with other Do it your
bright, way.
creative Forget the
people. rules.
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20. Traditionalists
What they like: How to encourage
learning:
Traditional Don’t assume
classroom structure technophobia
Take time to discuss
Not being singled
important points
out Use at least a 12
Practicing alone point font on printed
materials
Stress free Organize handouts
environment in bullet or outline
form
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21. Baby Boomers
What they like: How to encourage
Ice-breaker and learning:
introduction activities Give plenty of time
Working in a to practice new skills
creative, Avoid “role-playing”
independent Assign team projects
manner Organize materials
Spirit of collegiality
with headings and
Lots of attention and relevant info
“talk” time underneath
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22. Generation X
What they like: How to encourage
Very structured learning:
Use pop-culture
environment
examples
Carefully laid out
Give lots of
plans individual attention
Using technology Use bullet points,
graphics, and
white space
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23. Generation Y
What they like: How to encourage
Active learning learning:
Lots of activities
Multi-tasking
with several steps
More structure Use most up-to-
date technology
Tie course or
program goals to
economic gain
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