Optimist International We and Them IS Us (Bridging the Generation Gap)

We can share core values and still be different We and Them IS Us (Bridging the Generation Gap) Core Values We can share core values and still be different We can share core values and still be influenced differently by how the world around us changed as we developed in our formidable years.

Understand differences Embrace differences We and Them IS Us (Bridging the Generation Gap) How to be inclusive Understand differences Embrace differences Be open to try something new and relinquishing some power

Recognition and appreciation 74% A Supportive environment 73% We and Them IS Us (Bridging the Generation Gap) Commonalities? To Feel valued 85% Recognition and appreciation 74% A Supportive environment 73% A Capable workforce 72% To Be part of a team 68%

We and Them IS Us (Bridging the Generation Gap) “The solution to generational differences has to do more with respecting people as people and unique individuals than any prescribed formula.” ~Paula Gregorowics, The Paula G Company

RAMP up to bring out the best in ourselves and others

Respect Recognition Relationships

Autonomy

Mastery

Purpose: Why we do what we do

Other Thoughts We and Them IS Us Meeting in the middle (Bridging the Generation Gap) Other Thoughts Meeting in the middle Different isn’t wrong Focus on similarities and strengths Reaching for the Next Generation of Leaders “The Volunteer Generation Gap” by Susan J Ellis (July 2000) https://www.energizeinc.com/hot-topics/2000/july Traditionalists expect to hear from you when you think they need to hear from you Boomers, will take no news as that what they’re doing is fine. X-ers, expect to hear from you, good or bad, just make sure to get to the point quickly Millennials will make their own path if they don’t hear from you, they’ll take it as an opportunity to be make their own path. iGen if they don’t hear from you they know things are still happening, they will be offended if they’re not kept in the loop. They share their information willing as they work along and expect the same in return. There is always news to be shared.