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2. Generations Chris Habenicht

3. If a man cannot make his point to keen boys in ten minutes, he ought to be shot. Robert Baden-Powell, The Scouter 3

4. Generations in Scouting Understand generational differences as another aspect of diversity Consider how these differences impact each generation involved in Scouting Think of generational diversity in the context of the “adult led, youth run” unit Learn ways to work together across generations for a better future 4

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6. What is a Generation? A group of people born in the same time frame with common cultures and attitudes 6

7. What Difference Does It Make? Different generations have different values, experiences, learning methods, attitudes, behaviors and motivational buttons 7

8. We just have celebrated the 100 th Anniversary of Scouting in America 8

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12. Three Attributes of a Generation A common location in history Perceived membership in a common generation Common beliefs and behaviors 12

13. Who Are They? Greatest GenerationBorn Before 1928 Older than 83 Silent GenerationBorn - 1928-1945 Between 66 and 82 Baby BoomersBorn - 1946-1964 Between 47 and 65 Generation XBorn - 1965-1980 Between 31 and 46 Millennial GenerationBorn - 1981-2000 Between 11 and 30 13

14. How Are The Generations Different? Work Ethic Moral Values Religious Beliefs Racial and Social Tolerance Political Beliefs Use of New Technology Music Preferences Respect They Show Others They Have Different Traits and Core Values 14

15. Why Are Generations Different Those in each generation were shaped by the events and experiences that occurred during their formative years. 15

16. Let’s Look At What Events and Experiences Shaped Each Generation 16

17. Silent Generation – 1928-1945 The Great Depression Roosevelt’s New Deal Attack on Pearl Harbor World War II GI Bill The Korean War Radio and Telephone 17

18. The Baby Boomers – 1946-1964 Cold War Race Riots, Civil Rights Vietnam Woodstock Space Travel Assassinations Credit Cards Television 18

19. Generation X – 1965-1980 Fall of the Berlin Wall Watergate Desert Storm Latchkey kids Divorce AIDS Energy crisis Video Games 19

20. Millennials – 1981-2000 Columbine Oklahoma City bombing Princess Di’s death Clinton/Lewinsky Internet The Challenger Disaster Social Networking 20

21. How do the Different Traits and Core Values Manifest Themselves in a Generation Expectations Communication skills and styles Commitments Motivation Diversity Training background Productivity Engagement Feedback Evaluation style 21

22. What Are Their Values? What is Their Mindset? What is Important to Them? 22

23. Common Characteristics of Those in the Silent Generation Loyalty Hard Work and Sacrifice Respect for Authority Conformity Duty Before Fun Leaders should lead/troop should follow 23

24. Common Characteristics of Those in The Baby Boom Generation “Me” generation Internally driven and Competitive Question authority Live to Work Not always comfortable with technology Leadership style – consensual, collegial 24

25. Common Characteristics of Those in Those in Generation X Independent and self-confident Resourceful, want to be self-sufficient Desire a work-life balance Result oriented, averse to meetings Look for a personal connection Leadership style – based on competence 25

26. Common Characteristics of Millennials History’s first “always connected” generation Most racially and ethnically diverse generation Confident, optimistic, and open to change Looking for challenges, respect and feedback Value free time, Work hard/play hard High Maintenance Leadership style – inclusive, averse to conflict 26

27. Why Is This Important To Us? Scouting never has been more diverse in gender, ethnicity, or age of volunteers The differences between the volunteers and youth never has been more pronounced The challenge is to create a cohesive team to address the specific needs of the council, districts, units and scouts 27

28. The Four Generations of Volunteers Patrol Activity Handbook – Page 67 Patrols 1 through 4 – Scenario One Patrols 2 through 8 – Scenario Two 28

29. Working With The Silent Generation Capture their wisdom and experience Help them adapt to and embrace new technologies Provide flexible ways for them to be involved in scouting Make them mentors Recognize and applaud their achievements 29

30. Working With The Baby Boomers Offer them opportunities for leadership roles and responsibilities Motivate them on their terms Respect their experience Make them mentors Give them recognition 30

31. Working with Gen Xers Challenge them Give them structure and direction and let them go for it Vary their experiences Support their lifestyles and let them work on their own schedule Give them respect, feedback and recognition 31

32. Working With Millennials Recognize and make use of their technological orientation and knowledge Take advantage of their willingness to volunteer, give them meaningful assignments and provide a variety of experiences Foster collaborative processes or efforts Be specific about expectations and give feedback constantly Make it fun 32

33. Adult Led, Youth Run Training boy leaders to run their troop is the Scoutmaster’s most important job. Robert S.S. Baden-Powell 33

34. Value Each Other It’s not us against them Communicate!! 34

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36. Value Each Other It’s not us against them Communicate!! Generations are willing to learn from and work with each other Find a shared vision and work to make it happen 36