Repair Generational Conflict Part 3

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