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"This world demands the qualities of youth: not a time of life but a state of mind, a temper of the will, a quality of imagination, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the love of ease."
Robert Kennedy
The different generations at a glance
Silent Generation Baby Boomer Generation Generation XMillennial Generation
1925 - 1945 1946 - 1964 1965 - 1981 1982 - 2002
Characteristics:
• Overly cautious
• Less likely to take risks
• Hierarchical
• Traditional
• Loyal and patriotic
• Rule makers/followers
Characteristics:
• Economically optimistic
• Idealistic
• Individualistic
• Prefer achievement over relations
• Resourceful
Characteristics:
• In need of attention but not used to supervision
• Prefer non-routines
• Anti-institution
• Competitive
• Constant burnout
Characteristics:
• Technology reliant
• Multi-taskers
• Open to change
• Confident
• Team-oriented
• Impatient
• Adaptable
Rapid and constant evolution of the technology landscape defines the Millennial generation
6
We are influenced by our peers
We have unlimited access to information
Everything and everyone is connected
8
We are socially conscious
We care about the environment
We want to contribute to the economy
37%
33% 32%
28%
23% 22% 21% 21% 21% 20% 20%19% 18% 18% 17% 16% 15%
13%
6% 6%
Top challenges facing society in the next 5-10 years
Economic Environmental
Social
Crime / health / education Political instability / conflict / terrorism Privacy / cyber-security
11
We are loyal to each other
We are loyal to brands that reflect our values and lifestyles
We are on the lookout for value
Problems with:• Ability to find information;• Ability to select appropriate information
and solve problems;• A lack of understanding of economic
and business realities; and• A lack of openness and flexibility.
Our South African Challenges
Higher education SA study
Graduate Attribute Study 2009
South African graduates do not have the competence in spoken and written English or the oral presentation skills required by employers, according to the findings of a pilot study conducted by Higher Education South Africa (Hesa), the university sector’s leadership organisation and the South African Qualifications Authority.