Generation in Waiting等待中的一代 18页PPT

Strive for independence. Look for a mentor. Listen more, talk less. Learn to deal with conflict.
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Gen X Communication Strategies:
When working with Xer’s: • Use technology. • Get to the point. • Be sincere. • Problem solving orientation. • Training.
This generation remains eternally optimistic and has made turning 50 fashionable. This generation was raised to believe in sacrifice and service to the community. This generation was born with computer technology in their genes. Sally Field shouted, “you like me, you really like me” upon winning an academy award reflecting the desire of which generation? “Just the facts, jack” reflects the preferred communication style of which generation? “Whose in charge?” reflects the preferred work environment of which generation? Two words, fast and fun, describes which generation? “We want you to have a life” is a message that is essential to which generation? “Tell me how you feel about this decision” is a message that works particularly well for which generation?

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Video Debrief
Video Debrief
If George tends to be more impressed by history, civic pride and respect for authority, who tends to have more knowledge of and desire for tofu than steak?
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Understanding the Generations
GENERATIONS in the WORKPLACE is a 30 minute training video. This video explores each of the generations’ defining events, characteristics, work preferences, and perspective on members of other generations.
At work they’re the classic “keepers of the grail” and an irreplaceable repository of lore and wisdom. Who are they?
While Boomers tend to see relationship and results as interrelated, this group wants to get right to the point...?
A. Generation Xer’s
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Understanding the Generations
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Understanding the Generations

Definitions of a Generation
• Common Experiences
• Shared Values
The Matures
• Duty, honor, country • Dedication, sacrifice • Conformity, blending, unity – “We
• No common heroes • Suspicious of Boomers values • Raised as their parent’s “friends” • Had to learn to fend for themselves • Very self-reliant • Cynical and pessimistic
2019 Wheel of Learning
Cam Marston
Q: What do I need to know about the four generations that will impact my workplace?
Generational Repetition:
1) Each generation assumes the following generations will want what they have and will share their same definition of “success”.
First” • Patience • Hard, hard times then prosperity • National pride • Doing a good job was most
important • Age = Seniority
The Baby Boomers

If you put the bags into a large bucket of water. The bags will float and you won’t have to carry them.
The patent officer won’t give the man a patent because his idea doesn’t work--- you would still have to carry the large buckets
Warming up
A Edible chopsticks B Nose-top computer C Electric Shoes D Inflatable bicycle
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Listening
apply for a patent patent right The Patent Office patent marking patent number give sb a patent get / obtain a patent for/on an invention
novel (新颖的), creative practical …
Post-listening :
Discuss: What should a new thing be like in order to be given a patent?
Speaking
Useful expressions This invention can help people … What does it look like? What’s it made for? This is a new way of … How does it work? How would people use it? This new invention will make it possible for people to …