1. “Generational intelligence and sustainable futures” Simon Biggs Biggss@unimelb.edu.au Sbiggs@bsl.edu.au Simon Biggs University of Melbourne Brotherhood of St Laurence

2. Generational Intelligence Simon Biggs University of Melbourne Brotherhood of St Laurence

4. Introducing Generational Intelligence A Definition of GI An ability to reflect and act, drawing on an understanding of one’s own and other’s life- course, family and social history, within a contemporary social climate. Biggs & Lowenstein 2011

5. Why is this important? Workplaces are intergenerational Care environments are intergenerational Urban & Rural Spaces are intergenerational Policy decisions are intergenerational Helps map generational environments Sustainable Solutions: will need to rely on increased levels of generational insight, empathy and ‘intelligence’. S Biggs Institute of Gerontology King's College London

6. Philosophical Dimensions of GI The degree to which one becomes conscious of self as part of a generation Relative ability to put yourself in the position of other generations Relative ability to act with awareness of one’s generational circumstances

7. A Generational Phenomenology Lifecourse: in midlife Family: a sandwich Cohort: baby boomer Changing from looking back to looking forward, with competing family demands, identifying with younger rather than older generations, and an emphasis on self- actualisation. S Biggs Institute of Gerontology King's College London

8. Steps Toward Generational Intelligence Step One: Recognize generational distinctiveness Step Two: Understand the relationship between generational positions Step Three: Take a value stance toward generational positions Step Four: Act in a manner that is generationally aware

9. Pragmatic Dimensions of GI Recognising Generation as an Issue Negotiating Intergenerational Consensus Acting on Mutually Productive Solutions S Biggs Institute of Gerontology King's College London

10. Mapping Generational Environments Map the generational constituencies Facilitate spaces for intergenerational communication and decision-making Clarify generational priorities Analyse functions and problems through an intergenerational lens Build sustainable solutions S Biggs Institute of Gerontology King's College London

11. Toward Sustainable Solutions S Biggs Institute of Gerontology King's College London

12. Median age of selected countries and world, 1950 to 2050 Simon Biggs University of Melbourne Brotherhood of St Laurence

13. There’s no going back S Biggs University of Melbourne & Brotherhood of St Laurence

14. Intergenerational Sustainability Solutions that endure over time Contain the ambivalence of intergenerational relations Recognise age-diversity between age groups Recognise age-diversity within age-groups Require negotiated settlements S Biggs University of Melbourne & Brotherhood of St Laurence

15. Cultural Innovation New roles adapted to a new demography Greater attention to generational interconnection New ways of releasing specific potentials of a long life ‘By’ and ‘For’ Innovation Simon Biggs University of Melbourne Brotherhood of St Laurence

16. Releasing Generational Capital Simon Biggs University of Melbourne Brotherhood of St Laurence

17. Where to from here? Training: re-discover generational intelligence Roles: create complementary relationships Spaces: GI friendly environments Policies: co-created solutions Simon Biggs University of Melbourne Brotherhood of St Laurence