Joyce Weiss

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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 repair generational conflict

  • 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 repair generational issues
  • 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.

I want to hear from you

Add a comment to my blog on how you repair generational conflict.

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with concerns that you are experiencing at work.

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

 

 

 

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How to Repair Generational Conflict: Part 5

repair generational conflictHello again!

This article is #5 in my 6 part series on How to Repair Generational Conflict.  You will read information about the Millennial Generation.  Millennials were born between 1980-1995.  There are 82 million millennials – a larger generation than baby boomers!  They were in school when Apple released the iPhone.  They expect constant connectivity and innovation on social media.

Millennials:  Repair Generational Conflict Idea #1

Millennials Bring the following Legacy to the Workplace:

  • Informal and authentic
  • Casual dressers
  • Collaborative since stay connected online with others
  • Love brainstorming sessions

Millennials:  Repair Generational Conflict Idea #2

Millennial Key Events repair generational conflict

  • Tech upgrade cycle
  • Self-esteem movement
  • The great recession
  • Homeland violence –  Columbine high school massacre/911 terrorist attack
  • Encouraged to share what’s on their minds with parents and teachers
  • Feel comfortable going up to CEO to make a lunch date or chat

Millennials:  Repair Generational Conflict Idea # 3

Millennial Values

  • Integrity
  • Innovation
  • Efficiency
  • Speed

I want to hear from You

Add a comment to my blog on how you repair generational conflict.

You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂  You are always welcome to send me a private email
with concerns that you are experiencing at work.

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

 

 

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How to Repair Generational Conflict: Part Four

This is the 4th article in my 6 part series on How to Repair Generational Conflict.  You will learn or relearn information about Generation X.  They are the latchkey and MTV generation.  They grew up with 24/7 news.  They heard about scandals including Nixon, Clinton, Enron, and OJ Simpson.  They ate breakfast or lunch looking at photos of missing children on milk cartons.  Gen X grew up skeptical and learned to be self-reliant.

Generation X:   How to Repair Generational Conflict Idea #1

Gen X Legacy in the Workplace

They bring the following to the workplace:

  • Independence – They like to do things on their own and don’t like to be micromanaged
  • Work/life balance – not like their workaholic baby boomer parents who are workaholics
  • Targeted action to get off work on time

Generation X:  How to Repair Generational Conflict Idea #2

Key Events that impacted Generation X repair generational issues

  • Dot.com boom and bust
  • Video games
  • Michael Jordan
  • Latchkey kids
  • 24-hour media
  • Challenger explosion

Generation X:  How to Repair Generational Conflict Idea #3

Gen X Traits repair generational issues

Resourceful
Independent
Skeptical
Entrepreneurial

Generation X:  How to Repair Generational Issues Idea #4

Gen X Values

  • Transparency
  • Independence
  • Work-life balance
  • Growth

I want to Hear from You

Add a comment to my blog on how you repair generational conflict at work.

You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂  You are always welcome to send me a private email
with concerns that you are experiencing at work.

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

 

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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 …repair generational conflict

  • Professional and poised
  • Competitive
  • Workaholics

Ideas to Repair Generational Conflict with Baby Boomers #2

Baby Boomer Key Influential Events  

  • Civil rights movement  repair generational conflict
  • 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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Add a comment to my blog on how you repair generational conflict with baby boomers.

You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂  You are always welcome to send me a private email
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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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How to Repair Generational Conflict Part 2

This blog post is the 2nd in a 6 part series on how to repair generational conflict at work.  You will read about Traditionalists who were born between 1900 – 1945.  They are less than 2 % of today’s workforce.  More traditionalist men served in the military (50%).  Traditionalists are patriotic and respect the chain of command at work.

Reduce Generational Conflicts Idea #1:  The Traditionalist Legacy in Workplace Culture 

  • Chain of command repair generational conflict
  • Hard working
  • Loyal

Reduce Generational Conflicts Idea #2:  Key Events for Traditionalists

  • World War 2
  • Walt Disney
  • The great depression
  • Radios
  • Cars
  • Social security

Reduce Generational Conflicts Idea #3:  Traditionalist Traits

  • Fiscally conservative reduce generational conflict
  • Respect authority
  • Self-sacrificing
  • Loyal

Reduce Generational Conflicts Idea #4:  Traditionalist Values

  • Family
  • Sacrifice
  • Waste not, want not
  • Respect for authority

  

I want to hear from you

Add a comment to my blog on how you repair generational conflict.  What conflict have you experienced having 5 generations in today’s workplace?

You will receive a response from me because I enjoy connecting with my readers! 🙂  You are always welcome to send me a private email
with concerns that you are experiencing at work.

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 the first article in this series on how to repair generational conflict HERE

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Phone: 248-681-5831