Understanding Generational Gap at Work

Here is an interesting article which I had read some time ago about Generational Theory:
http://www.thenexgengroup.com/resources/203/Understanding%20the%20Generations%20at%20Work.pdf


The Builders (born between early 1900s - mid 1940s)

• Pioneers, bold, challenge boundaries.
• Worship heroes (Winston Churchill, Gandhi, Superman) who reflect self-discipline, fierce courage and deep patriotism.
• Stoic sense of duty, thrift, hardworking.
• Likes things done "properly"
• Tend to like measuring output, cutting costs and benchmarking productivity.
• Lesser emphasis on rights, needs and feelings of individuals.

The Baby Boomers (born between mid 1940s - mid 1960s)

• Optimistic
• Believes that anything is possible if dream big enough and work hard enough.
• Challenges conservative values and tradition.
• Dominant, brand conscious, competitive.

Generation X (born between mid 1960s - early 1980s)

• Distrustful
• Concept of "family" changed dramtically.
• Known as Latchkey Kids.
• Feels overlooked and sidelined.
• Exhibits high degree of pragmatism, self reliance, flexibility and scepticism.
• Values friendship over family
• Likes working in team-based, loosely organised and relationship-driven environments.

Generation Y (born between early 1980s - late 1990s)

• Strong sense of self esteem, empowerment and confidence.
• Questions authority.
• Sees a good job as a right rather than a privilege.
• Views "career" as a long resume-building experience.
• High levels of ambition.
• Tech-savvy, innovative and highly educated.

Can you relate to any of the above?  :)