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Generational Comparison Chart April 2022

The document outlines the characteristics and preferences of five different generational cohorts, from Traditionalists to Gen Z, highlighting their birth years, current ages, parenting styles, leadership preferences, communication methods, work expectations, and meeting preferences. Each generation exhibits distinct traits influenced by the socio-economic context of their upbringing, with shifts towards technology and changing family structures over time. The summary emphasizes the evolution of parenting, leadership styles, and communication preferences across generations.

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Generational Comparison Chart April 2022

The document outlines the characteristics and preferences of five different generational cohorts, from Traditionalists to Gen Z, highlighting their birth years, current ages, parenting styles, leadership preferences, communication methods, work expectations, and meeting preferences. Each generation exhibits distinct traits influenced by the socio-economic context of their upbringing, with shifts towards technology and changing family structures over time. The summary emphasizes the evolution of parenting, leadership styles, and communication preferences across generations.

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Traditionalists Boomers Gen X Millennials (Y) Gen Z

Born 1925-1945 1946-1964 1965-1980 1981-1995 1996-2009


Age today 77+ 58-76 42-57 27-41 13-26
Most Moms are Parents more involved- Parenting style
home. Do it because I Divorce rates increase- helicopter parents- encouraged realistic
Strong nuclear families, said so. Larger single parent homes. safety. Amber alert. expectations. Constantly
parenting was classrooms; more Latchkey kids. Self- Participation Trophies. exposed to media. Almost
Parenting and associated with competition. sufficient, first milk Video games and everything has a digital
Childhood discipline. Freedom, optimism carton kids systems. equivalent.
Accept poor Prefer leadership styles Prefer leadership styles View the internet as the
Command and control management and that are comparatively that are democratic, authority. Prefer coaching
style influenced by positional leadership. more autocratic, participative, style leadership. Expect
strong military Competitive and directive, task-oriented, relationship-oriented, positive feedback. Enjoy
Leadership associations value face time. and transactional and transformational. being on location.
Telephone/email Email/Text Used cell Text/social Smartphones/
Letter/memo. Rotary Used touch tone phone early. Caller media/Smart Phones Apps/Snapchat/
phones-phone calls are phones-call anytime. ID/Voice Recorders. Call (iPhone)/apps. More Video/use images and
Early important, prefer one Just fax it to me. me only at work. comfortable with symbols. Prefer face-to-
Communication on one Enjoy face-to-face. (work/life balance) digital communication. face.
Job satisfaction,
Good Supportive
Manager, Job Results-Oriented, Job Satisfaction, Work/Life Technology, Diversity, Technology, Diversity,
Satisfaction, Rapport Supportive Team, Balance, Flexibility, Growth Opportunities, Flexible Hours,
with Colleagues, Caring Good Rapport with Independence, Feedback, Career Development, Independence, Social
Work environment, Job Colleagues, Self- and Appreciation, Connection to Purpose, Responsibility,
Expectations Fulfillment actualization Supportive Manager Active Involvement Authenticity, Acceptance
Happy with face-to- Practical, Organized
face meetings, Love meetings, Value Spontaneous, Enjoy Optics (social media
Enjoy Face to Face, seeing people, Productivity, Group Discussions, options) are important,
Meeting Appreciate Traditions, shaking hands, Opportunities for Career Interactive Activities, don’t care for paper,
Preferences Like Order Collaboration Growth On-the-go meals Shorter Attention Span

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