ALED 489 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Electric Light, Baby Boomers, Greatest Generation
4 Oct 2018
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Lecture - leading multigenerational & virtual teams team learning. Unique traits = loyal, patriotic, rule-following, risk-averse. Unique traits = optimists, rejects traditional norms and values, technology is an artifact of culture. Common traits = enjoy autonomy, prefer flexible work options, work/life balance, prefer to work remotely. Unique traits = individualistic, risk-tolerant, self-reliant, entrepreneurial, outcomes focused and adaptable. Common traits = value work/life balance, comfortable with diversity. Unique traits = trophy generation, wired with tech, self-expressive. Common traits = opinionated, global generation, desire flexibility, immediate feedback. Generation z - post millenials - post 9/11. More millennials than gen x"s will be in leadership positions. People tend to leave because of leadership. Diverse, multigenerational and virtual teams increasingly common and important. Most often people leave because a loss of trust with their managers. More people leave for these reasons than better opportunities. Know your team don"t stereotype generations. Focus on benefits that come with a multigenerational team.
