How to Repair Generational Conflict: Part 6

Hi Again! 🙂

This article is #six in my 6 part series on how to repair generational conflict.  You will learn or relearn about Generation Edge.  They were born between 1996 – 2010 and are known as Gen Z and digital natives.  They are financially conscious and save for college – something that they learned from their Gen X parents.  YouTube is the place they visit for uplifting messages from their favorite stars.

Gen Edge:  How to Repair Generational Conflict Idea #1

Gen Edge Legacy in the Workplace 

• Diverse and inclusive
• They will leave if they see injustice
• Resilient
• Want feedback and support
• Parents taught them practicality
• Will persevere through tying projects, clients and times

Gen Edge:  How to Repair Generational Conflict Idea #2

Gen Edge Key Events

• On-demand entertainment 
• Citizen journalism
• YouTube
• The Great Recession
• Visual communications

Gen Edge:  How to Repair Generational Conflict Idea #3

Gen Edge Traits

• Connected
• Diverse
• Resilient
• Pragmatic

Gen Edge:  How to Repair Generational Conflict Idea #4

Gen Edge Values

• Stability
• Personalization
• Equality
• Resourcefulness

Thoughts from Joyce

• Get involved with those who you don’t know
• Discuss differences and find common ground – don’t judge each other for being different
• Discover how these differences can support each other’s efforts
• Get to know how the chain of command works to avoid pitfalls
• Help each other with communication and technical skills
• Set clear expectations
• Include all generations at meetings and in decisions

I hope you enjoyed this 6 part series and welcome any comments or questions that you have on how to repair generational conflict.

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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 conflict HERE
Read part 2 (traditionalists) on how to repair generational conflict HERE
Read part 3 (baby boomers) on how to repair generational conflict HERE
Read part 4 (generation X) on how to repair generational conflict HERE
Read part 5 (millennials) on how to repair generational conflict HERE