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Millennials are a strong majority in the workforce in America today and around the world. Generation Z, now in K-12 schools and institutions of higher education, represent yet another generational cohort with unique values and perspectives on the horizon. The topics below are designed to inform and equip you and your team to effectively engage Millennials and Generation Z in leadership and military contexts.
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Understanding, Training, and Leading Millennials and Generation Z in the Military
This seminar provides an overview of the core characteristics, needs and desires of the Millennial generation (b. 1980-1995), and a look ahead at Generation Z (b. 1995-2000). It delves into the societal, educational, and technological trends that have significantly influenced these cohorts. Differences in learning styles, work ethic, communication expectations, and measurements of success often result in frustration and misunderstanding on inter-generational teams. We will look at key strategies for effectively engaging those we are training and working with across generations. Millennials, who have now surpassed Baby Boomers as the majority of the workforce in America, also bring new perspectives on leadership. We will conclude with a look at inter-generational leadership, with unique implications for the military context. Defining Ethics for a New Generation For many young people, doctrines such as relativism and toleration, under which they have been educated, have given them a different list of priorities than older generations. These doctrines present truth as doing what seems right in specific contexts (there has been a deconstruction of absolute moral truths that formally dictated ethical standards) and respecting the truths of others as valid, even if they differ from one’s own. An increased emphasis on being part of a community and team, being viewed as respectful and accepting of others, and avoiding offending or disappointing, often results in fluid ethical standards. Cheating on a test may be justified to please one’s parents or get a desired scholarship. Misrepresenting information may be seen as protecting colleagues or stakeholders. Does the definition of ethics need to be reexamined in light of new philosophies and changing worldviews? How should ethics be defined for a new generation of leaders? |
Maximizing Inter-generational Teams
With great potential for creativity and growth, inter-generational teams also produce frustration and misunderstanding as differing worldviews, work habits, and expectations collide. Millennials (b. 1980-1995) now represent a large majority in the military and bring with them unique skills, perspectives and needs. Failure to engage these generational differences can be devastating for morale, retention and effectiveness. This workshop provides valuable insights into generational differences, and strategic tools to help you maximize inter-generational teams and staffs. 
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