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Generations

Chris

Habenicht

If a man cannot make his point to keen boys in ten minutes, he ought to be shot.

Robert Baden-Powell,

The Scouter

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Generations in Scouting

• Understand generational differences as another aspect of diversity

• Consider how these differences impact each generation involved in Scouting

• Think of generational diversity in the context of the “adult led, youth run” unit

• Learn ways to work together across generations for a better future

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What is a Generation?

A group of people born in the same time frame with common

cultures and attitudes

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What Difference Does It Make?

Different generations have different values, experiences, learning methods, attitudes, behaviors and motivational

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We just have celebrated the 100th Anniversary of Scouting

in America

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Three Attributes of a Generation

• A common location in history

• Perceived membership in a common generation

• Common beliefs and behaviors

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Who Are They?• Greatest Generation Born Before 1928

Older than 83• Silent Generation Born - 1928-1945

Between 66 and 82 • Baby Boomers Born - 1946-1964

Between 47 and 65• Generation X Born - 1965-1980

Between 31 and 46• Millennial Generation Born - 1981-2000

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How Are The Generations Different?

Work Ethic

Moral Values

Religious Beliefs

Racial and Social Tolerance

Political Beliefs

Use of New Technology

Music Preferences

Respect They Show Others

They Have Different Traits and Core Values

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Why Are Generations Different

Those in each generation were shaped by the events

and experiences that occurred during their

formative years.

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Let’s Look At What Events and Experiences Shaped

Each Generation

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Silent Generation – 1928-1945

• The Great Depression

• Roosevelt’s New Deal

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

• World War II

• GI Bill

• The Korean War

• Radio and Telephone

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The Baby Boomers – 1946-1964

• Cold War• Race Riots, Civil Rights• Vietnam • Woodstock• Space Travel• Assassinations• Credit Cards• Television

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Generation X – 1965-1980

• Fall of the Berlin Wall• Watergate• Desert Storm• Latchkey kids• Divorce• AIDS• Energy crisis• Video Games

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Millennials – 1981-2000

• Columbine• Oklahoma City bombing• Princess Di’s death• Clinton/Lewinsky• Internet• The Challenger Disaster• Social Networking

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How do the Different Traits and Core Values Manifest Themselves

in a Generation

• Expectations• Communication

skills and styles• Commitments• Motivation• Diversity

• Training background• Productivity• Engagement• Feedback• Evaluation style

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What Are Their Values? What is Their Mindset?

What is Important to Them?

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Common Characteristics of Those in the Silent Generation

• Loyalty

• Hard Work and Sacrifice

• Respect for Authority

• Conformity

• Duty Before Fun

• Leaders should lead/troop should follow

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Common Characteristics of Those in The Baby Boom Generation

• “Me” generation• Internally driven and Competitive• Question authority• Live to Work• Not always comfortable with technology• Leadership style – consensual, collegial

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Common Characteristics of Those in Those in Generation X

• Independent and self-confident• Resourceful, want to be self-sufficient• Desire a work-life balance• Result oriented, averse to meetings• Look for a personal connection• Leadership style – based on competence

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Common Characteristics of Millennials

• History’s first “always connected” generation• Most racially and ethnically diverse generation• Confident, optimistic, and open to change• Looking for challenges, respect and feedback • Value free time, Work hard/play hard• High Maintenance • Leadership style – inclusive, averse to conflict

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Why Is This Important To Us?

• Scouting never has been more diverse in gender, ethnicity, or age of volunteers

• The differences between the volunteers and youth never has been more pronounced

• The challenge is to create a cohesive team to address the specific needs of the council, districts, units and scouts

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The Four Generations of Volunteers

Patrol Activity

Handbook – Page 67

Patrols 1 through 4 – Scenario One

Patrols 2 through 8 – Scenario Two

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Working With The Silent Generation

• Capture their wisdom and experience

• Help them adapt to and embrace new technologies

• Provide flexible ways for them to be involved in scouting

• Make them mentors

• Recognize and applaud their achievements

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Working With The Baby Boomers

• Offer them opportunities for leadership roles and responsibilities

• Motivate them on their terms

• Respect their experience

• Make them mentors

• Give them recognition

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Working with Gen Xers

• Challenge them• Give them structure and direction and

let them go for it• Vary their experiences• Support their lifestyles and let them

work on their own schedule• Give them respect, feedback and

recognition

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Working With Millennials• Recognize and make use of their

technological orientation and knowledge• Take advantage of their willingness to

volunteer, give them meaningful assignments and provide a variety of experiences

• Foster collaborative processes or efforts• Be specific about expectations and give

feedback constantly• Make it fun

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Adult Led, Youth Run

Training boy leaders to run their troop is the Scoutmaster’s most important job.

Robert S.S. Baden-Powell

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Value Each Other

• It’s not us against them

• Communicate!!

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Value Each Other

• It’s not us against them

• Communicate!!

• Generations are willing to learn from and work with each other

• Find a shared vision and work to make it happen

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