This is article # 3 from my 6 part series on how to repair generational conflict at work. This week’s article covers Baby Boomers. They were born between 1946-1964. They grew up during women’s rights, civil rights, and gay rights. They were born activists! Baby boomers are a youth culture and do what they can to remain young at heart. I can attest to this because I am a baby boomer! 😉 They embraced disruption in music with rock n roll. 🙂
Ideas to Repair Generational Conflict with Baby Boomers #1
Baby Boomer Legacy on Workplace Culture
They are …
- Professional and poised
- Competitive
- Workaholics
Ideas to Repair Generational Conflict with Baby Boomers #2
Baby Boomer Key Influential Events
- Civil rights movement
- Moon landing
- Oil crisis
- Vietnam war
- The Beatles
- Booming birthrate
Ideas to Repair Generational Conflict with Baby Boomers #3
Boomer Traits
Baby boomers are –
- Competitive
- Optimistic
- Nonconformists
- Disciplined
Ideas to Repair Generational Conflict with Baby Boomers #4
Boomer Values
- Work ethic
- Professionalism
- Youthfulness
- Individualism
- Luxury
Thoughts from Joyce
The strategy to repair generational conflict is to have all 5 generations discuss these ideas with the team. Differences need to be discussed on how they value work, work/life balance, and other important aspects that impact the team.
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Until next time,
Joyce Weiss, M.A., CSP
Career Coach and Corporate Communication Strategist
Have a great week.
Remember, YOU Get What YOU Tolerate!
PS Read Part 1 on how to Repair Generational Issues HERE
Read Part 2 (Traditionalists) on how to Repair Generational Issues HERE
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