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Traditionals, Boomers, Millennials: How technology forms the next generation
Experience can shape our interpretations of reality, influencing our view of what we believe to be true. If you consider the collective experiences of a generation, could it be reasonable to believe that these have influenced that generation’s worldview.
Take, for instance, a generation that witnessed Kennedy’s assassination, the Vietnam War, the first man on the moon, and civil rights. Surely this might influence a different worldview than a generation that witnessed 9/11, Enron’s collapse, and the rapid increase of smart phones and texting.
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As for Millennials… You Got it! They Want it!
I just spoke at a corporate meeting this week for a client’s clients – their annual user’s conference. It was held at one of Hyatt’s best – nice conducive digs for considering new ideas. The audience was pretty much split right down the middle with Boomers and Millennials. It was a perfect opportunity to talk about a number of generational differences as they relate to trust, communication and collaboration. So I did.
I focused on three issues affecting how we work together, build trust, and achieve collaboration. I specifically talked about
- the accelerating process of change occurring in organizations,
- key differences within our multi-generational workforce,
- and the impact of human individuality.
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