Comments on: A Detailed E-Mail Exchange About LeBron and The Heat http://theondeckcircle.net/2010/07/10/a-detailed-e-mail-exchange-about-lebron-and-the-heat/ The Unofficial Home for Real Talk Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:38:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: AJ http://theondeckcircle.net/2010/07/10/a-detailed-e-mail-exchange-about-lebron-and-the-heat/comment-page-1/#comment-2545 AJ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:14:32 +0000 http://theondeckcircle.net/?p=3160#comment-2545 Perhaps I’ve just sat in on too many HR and organizational behaviour seminars, but I think generational cohort characteristics play a big role in how this whole deal transpired. Research has shown that individuals within generational cohorts often share common characteristics and that different cohorts have different values. Let’s look at 3 Generational Cohorts and some of their key characteristics: Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964) • work centric • defined by professional accomplishments • believe others should pay their dues • pragmatic • confident, independent and self-reliant • goal oriented • competitive and strive to win Generation Xers (1965 – 1981) • individualistic • ambitious • want to accomplish things on their own terms • adapt well to change • work hard/play hard mentality • sceptical of authority Millennial Generation (1982 – 2000) • tech savvy • confident, ambitious and achievement-oriented • sense of immediacy; on a faster journey • high expectations of their employers • seek out new challenges • not afraid to question authority • value teamwork and seek the input and affirmation of others • craves attention • seek frequent praise and reassurance Are certain comparisons and criticisms attributable to generational cohort characteristics? Perhaps I’ve just sat in on too many HR and organizational behaviour seminars, but I think generational cohort characteristics play a big role in how this whole deal transpired.

Research has shown that individuals within generational cohorts often share common characteristics and that different cohorts have different values.

Let’s look at 3 Generational Cohorts and some of their key characteristics:

Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964)
• work centric
• defined by professional accomplishments
• believe others should pay their dues
• pragmatic
• confident, independent and self-reliant
• goal oriented
• competitive and strive to win

Generation Xers (1965 – 1981)
• individualistic
• ambitious
• want to accomplish things on their own terms
• adapt well to change
• work hard/play hard mentality
• sceptical of authority

Millennial Generation (1982 – 2000)
• tech savvy
• confident, ambitious and achievement-oriented
• sense of immediacy; on a faster journey
• high expectations of their employers
• seek out new challenges
• not afraid to question authority
• value teamwork and seek the input and affirmation of others
• craves attention
• seek frequent praise and reassurance

Are certain comparisons and criticisms attributable to generational cohort characteristics?

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