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IT ACROSS

GENERATIONS
INTRODUCTION TO
GENERATIONAL
COHORTS
• Generational cohorts are groups of people
born around the same time who experience
similar social, political, and technological
changes during their formative years. These
shared experiences shape their values,
behaviors, and attitudes towards various
aspects of life, including technology.
KEY GENERATIONAL COHORTS INCLUDE:

Generation X (born 1965-1980):


Traditionalists (Silent Generation) (born Experienced economic and social Generation Z (born 1997-2012): The first
1928-1945): Grew up during the Great changes including the rise of technology generation to grow up with smartphones
Depression and World War II. Known and the beginning of the digital age. and social media from a young age. They
for their loyalty, discipline, and respect Known for their adaptability and are highly connected, entrepreneurial,
for authority. skepticism. and value individual expression.

1946–1964 1981–1996 2013-present

1928–1945 1965–1980 1997–2012

Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964): Grew Millennials (Generation Y) (born 1981- Generation Alpha (born 2013-present):
up during post-war prosperity. 1996): Digital natives who came of age Growing up in an increasingly digital
Characterized by their work ethic, with the rise of the internet and social world, with advanced technology
resourcefulness, and focus on personal media. They value diversity, technology, integrated into their daily lives from birth.
growth. and work-life balance.
TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION BY GENERATIONS

Traditionalists: Baby Boomers: Generation X:


• Technology Exposure: Limited; • Technology Exposure: • Technology Exposure:
grew up with radio, television, Experienced the advent of Witnessed the evolution from
and early computing. personal computers and analog to digital; familiar with
• Adoption Attitude: Cautious and mobile phones. early internet and mobile
deliberate; prefer tried-and-true • Adoption Attitude: technology.
methods. Gradual; willing to learn but • Adoption Attitude: Pragmatic
• Current Tech Use: Use may prefer traditional and adaptive; comfortable with
technology primarily for interfaces. new technology but value
communication and information • Current Tech Use: Regular practicality.
retrieval, such as email and online users of social media, online • Current Tech Use: Heavy users
news. shopping, and digital of internet services, mobile apps,
communication tools. and work-related technology.
TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION BY GENERATIONS

Millennials: Generation Z: Generation Alpha:


• Technology Exposure: Grew up • Technology Exposure: • Technology Exposure:
with the internet, social media, Digital natives with constant Immersed in advanced
and mobile devices. access to the internet and technology from birth; familiar
• Adoption Attitude: Fast social media. with AI, smart devices, and
adopters; enthusiastic about new • Adoption Attitude: Highly interactive content.
technology and trends. adaptive; expect seamless • Adoption Attitude: Intuitive;
• Current Tech Use: Predominant integration and instant expects technology to be
users of social media, streaming access. interactive and responsive.
services, and collaborative tools. • Current Tech Use: Frequent • Current Tech Use: Engages
users of social media, mobile with highly interactive and
apps, and emerging personalized technology from a
technologies like AR/VR. very young age.
BRIDGING THE GENERATIONAL GAP

Understanding and Communication: Creating Inclusive Work Environments:

•Adapt Communication Styles: Tailor •Leverage Diverse Strengths: Utilize the


communication to the preferences of different unique skills and perspectives of each
generations. For instance, younger generations may generation to foster innovation and problem-
prefer digital messages, while older generations solving.
might appreciate face-to-face or phone
conversations.
•Education and Training: Provide training that •Mentorship Programs: Establish programs
addresses the specific needs of each generation. where experienced employees can mentor
This could include hands-on workshops for older younger ones, and vice versa, to facilitate
employees or advanced digital tools for younger knowledge transfer and relationship building.
employees.

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BRIDGING THE GENERATIONAL GAP

Technology Implementation: Fostering Collaboration:

• User-Friendly Design: Ensure that technology is • Cross-Generational Teams: Create teams


user-friendly and accessible to all generations. that include members from different
This includes intuitive interfaces and supportive generations to promote diverse viewpoints
documentation. and collaborative solutions.
Gradual Integration: Introduce new technologies • Encourage Feedback: Regularly solicit
gradually to allow all employees to adapt at their feedback from all generational groups to
own pace. Provide support and resources to help understand their needs and preferences.
with the transition.

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