The technological advances first experienced by Gen X translated
into the personalization of technology for Generation Y. Gen Y
has also experienced a drastic change in global security,
providing this generation with unprecedented challenges for the
future.
This web page are dedicated to creating a deeper appreciation of
the members of this generation:
into the personalization of technology for Generation Y. Gen Y
has also experienced a drastic change in global security,
providing this generation with unprecedented challenges for the
future.
This web page are dedicated to creating a deeper appreciation of
the members of this generation:
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| Cultural Bridge Generations: Generation Y |
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
- World Trade Centers, Madrid, and London attacks
- Iraq
- Columbine
- The Personal Computer Age
Inventions
- Personal Computers
- The Internet
- Cell phones
- CD
- DVD
Entertainment
- Barney
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Beanie Babies
- The X Games
- Alternative Rap
- Remix
- Spice Girls
- Backstreet Boys
- Puff Daddy
- Tupac
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:
- Collective action
- Optimistic
- Tenacity
- Heroic spirit
- Multitasking capabilities
- Technologically savvy
View of Money as a Motivator
Resume diversity is more important than money.
Different experiences are exciting and challenging and
fuel the energies of this generation.
Resume diversity is more important than money.
Different experiences are exciting and challenging and
fuel the energies of this generation.
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:
- Need for supervision
- Inexperienced, particularly in difficult people
issues
View of Authority
Despite common beliefs, this generation is one of the
most respectful, rivaling the Builder generation. Those
that have figured out how to connect with this generation
find they are loyal and dedicated hard workers.
Despite common beliefs, this generation is one of the
most respectful, rivaling the Builder generation. Those
that have figured out how to connect with this generation
find they are loyal and dedicated hard workers.
View of Career
Similar to Gen X, Gen Y does not see themselves tied to
a single job for an extended period of time. They want
multiple career paths, engaging in two careers at any
point in time.
Similar to Gen X, Gen Y does not see themselves tied to
a single job for an extended period of time. They want
multiple career paths, engaging in two careers at any
point in time.
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