FUSION for the

Generational Gap:Finding Common

Language

By Lori Palm

& Karen Palm

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Box Intersection CircleFinding Common Language

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Box Intersection CircleOverview

Problem, Solution, Outcome

1. Box/Problem –the Generational Gap

2. Intersection/Solution - Find common language to create respect, appreciation and understanding.

3. Circle /Outcome – Use common language to communicate, cooperate and collaborate.

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Generational BoxGenerations Culture/Values Communication Style MeaningTraditionalist(1922-1945)

Protect USA Command and control, Formal, Performance – “no news is good news”PERSON TO PERSONLet’s have a conversation

Job well doneRespect Experience

Baby Boomer(1946-1964)

Change USA In person with few meetings, One on One,STATIONARY TELEPHONECall me on my cell

Money Title Contribution is needed

Gen X(1965-1980)

Autonomous USA

What is expected –Direction, and structureMOBILE PHONESend me an email

Immediate feedbackInspect their project

Gen Y -Millennial(1981-2000)

Digital Native USA

Network on-line, GLOBAL DIGITALText me

Work is meaningfulTeam with others

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IntersectionA profitable solution for finding common language. . .

(WHO)

(WHAT) (HOW)

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Time to Make a Commitment 3 Levels of commitment

1. I can . . .

2. I will . . .

3. I am . . .

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Business Energy

FUSION

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PASSION - WHO are you? Circle three Core Passion® Codes that feel like you.

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VISION – WHAT do you want?Create respect, understanding and appreciation

Find common language to create FUSION for the generations.

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Time to Make a Commitment3 Levels of commitment

1. I can . . .

2. I will . . .

3. I am . . .

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ACTION – How to start?Move to the Circle to develop:

• Common language for communication -styles, systems, protocol

• Common language for cooperation -rules of engagement

• Common language for collaboration -collaborative words

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