Managing Generational Differences power point

The differences in goals, values, and communication between generations, explained by AWS President Dennis K. Eck.

1. Dennis K. Eck AWS President 2023 Welding Summit 2023 MANAGING GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES

2. GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE Traditionalists : 2% (1925-1945) Baby Boomers : 25% (1946-1964) Generation X : 33% (1965-1980) Generation Y : 35% (1981-2000) Generation Z : 5% (2001-2020) 5

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4. INFLUENCES ON GENERATIONAL PERSONALITIES Peer influences Parenting & Family Politics & Culture Media Education/Teachers World Events Religious figures War & Peace Technology Values IMPACTING FACTORS FOR BABY BOOMERS | GENERATION X| MILLENIALS | GENERATION Z

5. 6 BABY BOOMER GENERATION X MILLENNIAL Mission & Vision Provide stability Respect knowledge Respect experience Say “Thank You” Call them Traditional learning Work in teams Like face to face Want variety New challenges New opportunities Prefer independence Contribute & give input Learn by doing Challenge status quo Want feedback Give back Provide structure Leadership/guidance Boring is bad Multiple channels Multiple learning styles Keep them engaged Keep them in the loop Allow collaboration Work/life balance Tips for Managing Different Generations

6. GLOBAL COMMUNICATION Facetime Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Other social media platforms Email YouTube Podcasts

7. TURNING CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES Recognize, but do not dwell on differences Respect and listen to each other Create opportunities for mentoring Build collaborative relationships Understand the big picture Effectively communicate with all Provide positive feedback Bridging the communication gap Doing more with less requires teamwork Keeping up with new trends Supporting a work/life balance Understanding motivating factors

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