The children of the Baby Boomers form Generation X, a generation that
has seen more medical and technological advances than any prior
generation. Gen X has shortened the learning curve as their fast-passed
attention span generates a continual desire for new ideas and, yes, even
more technology.
This web page are dedicated to creating a deeper understanding of the
members of this generation:
has seen more medical and technological advances than any prior
generation. Gen X has shortened the learning curve as their fast-passed
attention span generates a continual desire for new ideas and, yes, even
more technology.
This web page are dedicated to creating a deeper understanding of the
members of this generation:
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| Cultural Bridge Generations: Gen X |
Impact on a generation
Generational cultures are shaped by the historical events,
inventions, and entertainment during their academic years.
Here are some of the events that had an impact on this
generation.
Historical Events
Inventions
Entertainment
Generational cultures are shaped by the historical events,
inventions, and entertainment during their academic years.
Here are some of the events that had an impact on this
generation.
Historical Events
- Nixon resigns
- Hostages in Iran
- Challenger explosion
- Reagan, Thatcher, and Gorbachev
- Fall of the Berlin Wall
- Lennon shot
- Kuwait invaded
- Oklahoma City bombing
- Death of Princess Diana
- Clinton scandals
- Women's Rights
- Y2K
Inventions
- Microwave ovens
- Post-it note
- Rollerblades
- Walkman
- VCR
Entertainment
- ET
- The Simpsons
- Cabbage Patch dolls
- Pet Rocks
- Sesame Street
- Disco
- Rap
- Reggae
- Bon Jovi
- Prince
- Guns ‘n Roses
- Springsteen
Generational Assets
Here are some key assets exhibited by a majority of this
generation:
Here are some key assets exhibited by a majority of this
generation:
- Stable
- Detail oriented
- Thorough
- Loyal
- Hard-Working
View of Money as a Motivator
The most important thing to this generation is an
employer's recognition that they must have a balance
between their work and non-work lives. Money is not as
important as having interesting work that allows
relationships with family and friends.
The most important thing to this generation is an
employer's recognition that they must have a balance
between their work and non-work lives. Money is not as
important as having interesting work that allows
relationships with family and friends.
Generational Liabilities
Here are some key assets exhibited by a majority of this
generation:
Here are some key assets exhibited by a majority of this
generation:
- Inpatient
- Poor people skills
- Inexperienced
- Cynical
View of Authority
This generation is generally unimpressed by authority.
Unlike their parents, Gen Xers prefer to let supervisors see
what is right and wrong as opposed to trying to impress
them with strictly good news.
This generation is generally unimpressed by authority.
Unlike their parents, Gen Xers prefer to let supervisors see
what is right and wrong as opposed to trying to impress
them with strictly good news.
View of Career
Gen Xers want to have a diversified resume. They are not
hesitant to change employers to build a more impressive
resume and to limit their dependency on a single employer.
Gen Xers want to have a diversified resume. They are not
hesitant to change employers to build a more impressive
resume and to limit their dependency on a single employer.
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