Generations

Abstract
This article described how there are four generations in the work force currently and that they are very different from each other. Each has its own communication style, motivation, and views about how to best accomplish a task. This can cause problems if individuals in the different generations have to work together on the same project. As a person in a leadership position, the best way to get everyone to work together is to meet each person on their level. An example would be an employer has 2 employees, a baby boomer and a gen Y. The employer would call the baby boomer at home or whenever to discuss work and he would email or leave a voicemail for the gen Y employee. The article simply said that being aware of the differences and acting accordingly is the best solution.

Reflection
This article specifically talks about a business type work place but this is relevant to my profession. I will be dealing with multiple generations as I teach students in my generation but talk to parents and grandparents in older generations. It is good to be aware of the fact that they communicate differently and to be aware and flexible to find the method that best suits them. It might be easiest for me to send out a quick email reminding parents of an activity the students are participating in but if a student is being raised by their grandparents their grandparents might be expecting a written letter home. I should be aware of this and try to make the necessary accommodations when possible. That is what I got out of the article.