We now have three generations working together -- the Boomers, GenX, and the Millennials. Learn how to communicate for success by identifying the value systems and work styles that each group brings to the office. Plus we'll examine 6 new trends hitting workplaces over the next decade.

1. Generational Dynamics
and The Future of Work
Young Executives Group/DE Chamber of Commerce
University & Whist Club
November 5, 2013

2. How I became
a Futurist
How I became a futurist
Photo by Matt Biddulph

6. photo by Xflickerx

7. The Silent Generation
Born Between 1925-1942

8. Why We Won’t Be Talking about
the Silent Generation Today

9. Boomers
Born Between 1943 - 1960

10. Boomers Love to Give Advice
Seeks consensus but enjoys authority. Learn what you can from them

11. Tips on Working with Boomers
 Show Respect
 Attention to Detail
 Be Patient With Your Career
 If Going “Out of the Box”, Double Deliver
 First, show mastery of traditional methods
 Then, present creative solutions
 Communication Comfort Zone
 Face-to-face
 Phone time
 Email

12. GenXers
Born Between 1961-1981

13. Boomers
GenX
Traditional Families
“Leave it to Beaver”
Working Moms, Latchkey Kids
Summer of Love
AIDS, “just say no”
Bull Market Careers
Housing Bubble, Great Recession
Willis, Stallone,
Schwarzenegger
Willis, Stallone
Schwarzenegger

14. GEN Xers are Entrepreneural
Skeptical of Committees and Organizations, Strong Independent Thinking
Skills, Slightly Obsessive.

15. Tips on Working with GENXers
 Give them space and independence
 Show initiative/take responsibility
 Communication Comfort Zone
Email
Skype
 Most importantly, get your facts together.

16. Image by Cookieglitch

17. Millennials
Born Between 1982-2002

18. The Millennials – Building Networks
Optimistic, diverse, strong team players, natural at tech wizardry

19. TIPS on Working with Millennials
 Respond Promptly
 Give Clear Expectations and Direction
 Not 40/5, but 24/7. Value their Flexibility
 Communication Comfort Zone
 Email
 Texting
 Social Media
 Some special rules apply here…

20. Communicate for Mobile
photo by jhaymesisviphotography

21. Get VISUAL

22. Get Graphic
Source: Neomammalian Studios

23. Part II – Workplace Trends

24. photo by ssa.gov

25. Trend #1
Patchwork
Careers
photo by Kirsten Skiles

26. Trend #2
The Disappearance of
Jobs, the Workplace ,
and the Workweek
photo by Uros Velickovic

27. Trend #3
Digital Nomads
photo by Do8y

28. The Millennial
Working,
Trend #4
Learning,
Office
and Having
Fun
Photo by Hootswuite
photo by theUMF

29. Trend #5
AI and Robotics
47% of Jobs May Be
Automated by 2020

30. Trend #6
Work Will Make Us More Human
photo by Morten Rand-Hendriksen

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