1. Inside the Multi-Generational Workplace
Josh Slaughterback, MS, RODP
Consultant, Leadership & Team Development

2. Josh Slaughterback History (B.s.) Secondary Education (B.S.)
Illinois Teaching License
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (M.S.)
Illinois Administrator’s License
Former Teacher & Administrator
Charter School Co-Founder & Executive Director
Leadership & Team Development Consultant
6 Current Generations Classes
ATD Certified Trainer & Coach
Central Illinois organization Development Network Board Member
Proud Husband & Father of 2 Girls
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4. Historical Context
Generational Preferences
Holistic Approach

5. Thinking about Generations…
Be okay, with the Grey
There is always more to learn
Research people
Sometimes the events that most impacted us, are those we don’t necessarily remember

6. Traditionalists Historical Highlights World War I World War II
Great Depression
Historical Highlights
World War I
FDR
T. Roosevelt
World War II
Personal Automobiles
Women’s Suffrage
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

7. Traditionalists preferences Dedicated
Value authority and top-down management
Patient
Honorable
Prefer 1-on-1 coaching
Stable
Detail-Oriented
May be insulted by continuous feedback
Loyal
Hard Working
Top personal values include family, integrity and love
Willing to Learn
Personable
Clear Speaking Skills
Reason to work: it is their duty
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

8. Baby Boomers Historical Highlights TV Vietnam The Beatles Korea
JFK
MLK
Vietnam
Civil Rights Movement
The Beatles
D. Eisenhower
Korea
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

9. Baby Boomers preferences Prefer not to interact with authority
Optimistic
Service Oriented
Prefer peer coaching
Willing to Go Above & Beyond
May be insulted by continuous feedback
Good Team Players
Top personal values include family, integrity and love
Driven
Involved
Work-Oriented
Reason to work: to become best version of self
Keeps Deadlines
Well Organized
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

10. Generation X Historical Highlights Woodstock Oil Crisis Watergate
Mobile Phones
Historical Highlights
Latchkey Kids
Woodstock
Oil Crisis
G. Ford
Watergate
Cold War
1st Man on Moon
Cable
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

11. Generation X preferences Thinks Globally
Find it natural to interact with superiors
Self-Reliant
Prefer peer and team feedback
Pragmatic
Adaptable
Prefer immediate and continuous feedback
Independent
Creative
Top personal values include family, love and integrity.
Technologically Literate
Keeps Deadlines
Reason to work: to support self and family.
Clear Speaking Skills
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

12. Historical Highlights
Millennials
W. Clinton
Historical Highlights
Cell Phone
OK City Bombing
R. Reagan
Internet
Vanilla Ice
War on Drugs
Berlin Wall Falls
Challenger Explosion
Gulf War
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

13. Millennials preferences Heroic Spirit
Believe respect is something to be earned
Strong Multi-Taskers
Prefer frequent assessment feedback from superior
Technologically Savvy
Optimistic
Prefer immediate and continuous feedback
Confident
Morality
Top personal values include family, love and spirituality.
Fun Spirit
Speaks clearly and concisely
Reason to work: to make a difference
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

14. Historical Highlights
Gen 2020
Historical Highlights
D. Trump
9/11
B. Obama
Smart Devices
Financial Crisis
Social Media
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

15. Gen 2020 preferences Entrepreneurial Spirit Very Pragmatic
Money Conscious
Seek Mentoring
Global
Developmentally Focused
Individualistic
Early Starters
Skeptical
Split-Taskers
Embrace Flexibility
Grab Their Attention in 8 Seconds or Less
Prefer In-Person Communication
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials
Gen 2020

16. Technological Advances International Conflict
Social Change

17. But when it comes down to the day to day…

19. RESOURCES
Book: Managing Millennials
Book: When Generations Collide
Express Generations Videos