Led by Val Boston III
Email: val3@bostonandassociates.com
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Generational Differences are a significant subset of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Understanding generational differences make us more effective as coaches.
Generational Differences is a significant subset of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. For the first time in our history, there are four and in some places five generations active in the workplace. Each has characteristics that make them unique, based on common interests, experiences, and events. These characteristics cut across race, gender, and economic lines, and appear to be consistent across industrialized countries worldwide.
The ability to communicate across multiple generations is critical and occurs through applying knowledge of the generations and an understanding of what it takes to be effective. This is particularly important when interacting with our coaching clients and fellow associates, as each of us is from a different generation, with different styles, motivations, and values.
Key Benefits for Coaches:
Understanding generational differences make us more effective as coaches. Generations:
Share an age location in history – They encounter key historical events and social trends while occupying the same phase of life.
Share common beliefs and behaviors – Including basic attitudes about risk taking, culture and values, civic engagement, and family life.
Have a sense of common perceived membership in that generation – Most members of various generations identify themselves as a unique group with a different outlook from those outside their generation.