Communicating Across Generations

What generations exist at work?

• Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z

• Only Millennials and Generation Z

• Only Baby Boomers and Generation X

• All generations except Generation Z

A baby boomer is a person who was born during which time period?

• 1946 to 1964

• 1965 to 1980

• 1981 to 1996

• 1997 to 2012

A Generation Yer is:

• A person born between 1981 and 1996

• A person born between 1965 and 1980

• A person born between 1946 and 1964

• A person born after 1996

Which of these statements is not true of a Generation Xer's work style?

• This generation defines themselves by career and profession

• This generation adapts well to change in their workplace

• This generation believes in a healthy balance between work and their personal life

• This generation will be the first ones to take advantage of technology and incorporate it into their work

How is Generation Y’s working style vastly different from those of the previous generation?

• They are motivated by benefits that give them the ability to have flexible schedules

• They are more committed to work than other generations

• They have a tendency to be a workaholic

• They are key drivers of change

Which generation has never done without technology?

• Traditional Generations

• Generation Z

• Generation X

• Baby Boomers

What is an example of a way to break stereotypes?

• Get your team involved in activities that help build the team

• Get your team involved in activities that place them in a situation that challenges all the participants

• Have your team take on a project that they’ve never done before

• All of the above

What is a common characteristic of Millennials in the workplace?

• They prefer face-to-face communication over digital communication

• They value work-life balance and flexible working hours

• They are resistant to change and prefer traditional methods

• They avoid using technology in their daily tasks

How can organizations benefit from a multigenerational workforce?

• By focusing only on the younger generation's ideas

• By leveraging diverse experiences and perspectives

• By minimizing interactions between different generations

• By having a homogeneous work culture

Which generation is known for being digital natives?

• Baby Boomers

• Generation X

• Generation Z

• Generation Y