Assignment:
1. Using the definition provided in the lecture, explain 'Generational Interaction Skills' and how you would use them to communicate across generations in the workplace?
2. In his Youtube video, 'Five Tips to Overcome Generational Differences', Ryan Jenkins outlines his 5 ideas for how to get overcome generational differences. So, what is your tip for overcoming generational differences and explain 'why'.
3. In the TEDxToronto, 'How to Get Along With Boomers, GenXers and Millennials', delivered by Mary Donahue, she goes on to explain the three generations as 'Builders' (Boomers), 'Doers' (Xers') and Adapters (Millennials), by providing some descriptive examples of what each group experienced. Which one are you? When you heard the examples, 'which ones made you chuckle because it is part of your memory? Tell us a little about your experience in one of these categories.
4. In her YouTube video, 'Hilarious generational differences through songs', Kay Frances takes us through a variety of songs that are differentiated by generations. Now, that you have heard her impressions of artists doing 'generational' songs, what is a song that you believe defines your generation? List the name of the song and the artist and tell us what it is about the song that reflects your generation?
5. In her TEDXToronto, 'Generation Z: Making a Difference Their Way', Corey Seemiller describes the characteristics of the GEN Z cohort as '40%' expressed a desire to a business someday. What do you think is fueling their entrepreneurial spirit? When posting your response, offer some objective support beyond just your opinion.