1	Working with Women of Generational Differences Ashley Weigert and Beth Riley
2	Women’s History in America Maternal Role Education Economic Status Professions
3	Four Generations of Women World War II/Veteran Generation Born 1940 5% of today’s workforce Baby Boomer Generation Born 1940-1964 45% of today’s workforce
4	Four Generations of Women (cont.) Generation X Born 1964-1980 40% of today’s workforce Generation Next/Generation Y Born 1980-2000 10% of today’s workforce
5	Tips for Working with and Motivating Each Generation Veterans Harsh realities of the past Personal touch Traditional perks and rewards Baby Boomers Treat as equals Personal approach Get consensus
6	Tips for Working with and Motivating Each Generation Generation X Fighting for own identity Constructive feedback Control over own work Generation Next Throw away “gender roles” Expand teams Appoint team leaders
7	Managing Diversity: General Recommendations Acknowledge Cognitive Preferences Forget the Golden Rule “People who do not understand cognitive preferences tend to personalize conflict or avoid it- or both. The realization that another person’s approach is not wrongheaded and stubborn, but merely predictably different, diffuses anger” (Leonard and Straus, 122) Manage Creative Abrasion Keep a common goal Focus on facts
8	Discussion Describe a situation where you have worked on a team (at school or work) with women of different generations. Did you experience any communication problems? If so, how did you resolve them? How can you apply what you’ve learned about working with women of different generations to other groups?