Are you aware :: generational diversity drives results by over double?
A major study over (2) years found, “younger” teams performed at meeting or exceeding expectations 62% of the time, while “older” teams landed at 44%, however - combining the forces of generations proved a favorable output of more than 2x the siloed percentages!
*younger, median age <35 // older, median age >45
There’s so much variability among generations to learn from…
Baby Boomers :: live to work.
Gen X :: work to live.
Millennials :: prioritize living, then work.
Gen Z* :: crave work-life integration.
*a group still being studied in the workforce
We’re no longer in the day where…
being available proves our worth, our dedication.
speaking first (or last) in a meeting showcases power, our intelligence or leadership capabilities.
We’re engulfed in a time where sharing power, listening to all generations, and prioritizing our mental health and well-being are imperative to thrive.
Nerd tip :: by 2025 only 10% of the workforce will be Baby Boomers.
What does this mean?
Succession planning is a must to learn from Baby Boomer’s experiences (good + bad).
We can’t just teach or ask all generational minds to meetings, we must empower collaboration - allowing everyone to contribute.
All humans are unique, but universally - we all want to be respected, treated with dignity, be seen/heard, have a purpose.
What exactly inspires each generation?
Following are the values of the generations currently in the workforce.
Baby Boomers
Hard Work
Respect
Relationships
Generation X
Balance
Autonomy
Career (value more than the company working for)
Millennials
Meaning / Purpose
Personal Attention
Self (value over career and company)
Generation Z
Financial Security
Purpose
Equity & Inclusion
A quote to ponder ::
“Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.” - Vernā Myers
How will you ask folx to dance, elevating culture and amplifying results?