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Stereotypes in the workplace. How generational stereotypes hold us back at work. I.

“I learned that baby boomers are conservative, that Americans think they're stupid. The worst generation, they're angry, apparently, they're racist and they're so important. Looking at Generation X, I learned Generation X is a cynical group, they're angry, they're known as the lost generation -- we know this; they're the smallest generation. Apparently, they're stupid too (“Georges”). Leah Georges is an Assistant Professor for Interdisciplinary Studies at Creighton University. She has had over 97 presentations or publications based in Psychology. One of which is how generational stereotypes hold us back at work. I have learned by understanding who people are as people and not generations, we can eliminate work warfare. Getting to know each individual and what they bring to work, makes us and our work more meaningful and enjoyable. We can, as a whole community, become better at teaching, learning, and thriving at work.

Transitional words (one of, looking at, I learned) II.

Generations, who they are & what they are about. A. Types of Generations 1. The Veterans, The greatest to ever live, 1920-1943, The Baby Boomers, The Workaholics, 1944-1960, Generation X, The Lost Latchkey Kids, 1961-1980 2. Millennials, The Idealistic, world changers, 1981-2000, Generation Z, The Interns, 2000-(Georges) B. War in the workplace 1. Millennials & Baby Boomers ruined everything (Coughlin)

III.

Generations Don’t Exist A. Can’t agree who is in it. 1. Age Gaps, value Systems, and generations different across the world. (Georges) B. Stereotypes 1. Self-fulfilling prophecy, all generations are stupid, Baby Boomers: Conservative & Racist, Gen X: Smallest generations & Cynical, Millennials: Lazy & Sensitive, Gen Z: Screwed (Georges).

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Generations become THE conversation at work A. Companies struggle to understand/manage multi-generational workplace. 1. Workplace for everyone, “If you see it, you can be it.” (Georges). 2. “Ball Pits for millennials” (Georges). 3. “Wearing shoulder pads to look more professional” (Georges). B. All Generations share the same values 1. We want work that matters and share the same values at work (Creighton University)

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Not just generations A. People are people

1. Certain things are purely generational, “Crochet by 22-year-old texting by an 88year-old” (Georges). meeting people in their “oneness”/individualized approach (Georges, Jaramillo). 2. Everyone has worries (Georges). B. Not working with generations, working with people 1. Learn/Teach (Jaramillo) 2. We all come to work for the same thing (Georges).

Work Cited Coughlin, Joseph. “Boomers Are Sociopaths, Millennials Are Bums: Rethinking The Generation Blame Game.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 28 June 2018, www.forbes.com/sites/josephcoughlin/2018/06/28/boomers-are-sociopaths-millennials-are-bumsrethinking-the-generation-blame-game/. Creighton University. “Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace: 4 Tips for Achieving Harmony.” Omaha.com, Omaha World Herald, 16 Apr. 2018, www.omaha.com/sponsored/creighton/navigating-the-multigenerational-workplace-tips-for-achievingharmony/article_9ac19df7-dd94-51f2-8a29-813825df16bc.html. Georges, Leah. “How Generational Stereotypes Hold Us Back at Work.” TED, TED, Apr. 2018, www.ted.com/talks/leah_georges_how_generational_stereotypes_hold_us_back_at_work. Georges, Leah, and Ivana Korom. “Transcript of ‘How Generational Stereotypes Hold Us Back at Work.’” TED, TED, Apr. 2018, www.ted.com/talks/leah_georges_how_generational_stereotypes_hold_us_back_at_work/transcript. Jaramillo, Santiago. “Four Steps To Motivating A Multigenerational Workforce.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 18 Dec. 2017, www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2017/12/18/four-steps-tomotivating-a-multigenerational-workforce/#7216f50c6022. “Leah C. Georges, PhD.” Leah C. Georges, PhD | Office of the President | Creighton University, Creighton University, 2009, www.creighton.edu/faculty-directory-profile/431/leah-georges....