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National Sai Education Retreat – Canberra Sathya Sai Education Pathways to Self-Discovery Workshop on GENERATION GAP Facilitated by PADMA AYYAGARI Saturday 15th Aug 2009 GENERATION GAP Aim: • “First Understanding and then Adjustment” – Sai Baba GENERATION GAP Aim: • • “First Understanding and then Adjustment” – Sai Baba To keep you all awake and engaged in a session straight after lunch GENERATION GAP Objectives: • To recognize and appreciate the different generational mix, their values and attitudes. GENERATION GAP Objectives: • • To recognize and appreciate the different generational mix, their values and attitudes To enhance the understanding of communication styles of different generations GENERATION GAP Objectives: • • • To recognize and appreciate the different generational mix, their values and attitudes To enhance the understanding of communication styles of different generations To appreciate how communication style based on 5 Human Values leads to Adjustment which in turn leads to Unity from Community GENERATION GAP • How many generations in the Sai Organisation? GENERATION GAP How many generations in the Sai Organisation? • • • • • Veterans 1926 – 1945 64 - 83yrs Boomers 1946 – 1964 45 - 63yrs Gen x 1965 – 1981 28 - 44yrs Gen Y 1982 – 2000 9 – 27yrs Gen Z 2001+ 0 – 8yrs GENERATION GAP • • Total membership is 4104. 66% of the membership is 36 and above ie., born before 1973 so most of them would be Baby Boomers & Builders GENERATION GAP • • • Total membership is 4104. 66% of the membership is 36 and above ie., born before 1973 so most of them would be Baby Boomers & Builders 18% is above 16 & below 36 ie., born between 1973 & 1993 – Gen X & Gen Y GENERATION GAP • • • • Total membership is 4104. 66% of the membership is 36 and above ie., born before 1973 so most of them would be Baby Boomers & Builders 18% is above 16 & below 36 ie., born between 1973 & 1993 – Gen X & Gen Y 16% of the membership is below 16 yrs ie., born after 1993 – Gen Y & Gen GENERATION GAP • Which means we the 66% need to make an effort to understand, appreciate and nurture the 34% who would be our future. • Majority of this 34% would be Gen Y kids GENERATION GAP • Why do we need to understand different generations? GENERATION GAP • Why do we need to understand different generations? • Each generation has its own view of • Learning and development, GENERATION GAP • Why do we need to understand different generations? • Each generation has its own view of • • Learning and development Work life balance, GENERATION GAP • Why do we need to understand different generations? • Each generation has its own view of • • • Learning and development Work life balance, Sense of loyalty and GENERATION GAP • Why do we need to understand different generations? • Each generation has its own view of • • • • Learning and development Work life balance, Sense of loyalty and Expectations of Leaders and the Organizational environment GENERATION GAP • Discovering these will help in • • Different age groups relating to one another and share ideas Increased appreciation for the concerns and issues of each era. GENERATION GAP Characteristics of the Generations - Veterans • • • • • Values privacy Challenging to share inner thoughts Believe in hard work, paying their dues before achievement is recognized Their word is their bond Value honesty GENERATION GAP Characteristics of the Generations - Veterans • • • • • • Formal communication Clearly defined roles and functions Not wasteful (having seen WWII and Great Depression) Saving and making do Optimistic, willing to sacrifice Patience is a virtue GENERATION GAP Baby Boomers (born 1946 – 1964) • • • • • Value peer competition Strive for challenge and change Hard work necessary to move to next level. Value hard work Enjoy climbing ladder of success. Job status and symbols important GENERATION GAP Baby Boomers (born 1946 – 1964) • • • • • • Body language important. Show-me generation Work well in teams Fight for the cause they believe in Talk about ‘inclusive leadership’, but often do not have the required skills or believe in it Health and personal growth are important See their role as one of questioning, justifying and creating change GENERATION GAP Generation X (born 1965 – 1980) • Economically aware • Can be discouraged about society • Adept, clever and resourceful • Comfortable with change GENERATION GAP Generation X (born 1965 – 1980) • • • • • • Clear about meaning of balance in life Work to live, not live to work Introduced diversity, thinking globally and “fun” into work place Wants plenty of information Value loyalty in workplace, but loyalty can also mean giving two weeks notice Manage own time, solve own problems GENERATION GAP Generation Y (born 1982 – 2000) • • • • • • Has a firm desire to know the reason behind what is happening and what they do – hence the Y or WHY generation Similar values to Veterans – optimistic, confident, sociable, strong morals and sense of civic duty Most success driven – ambitious Want to lead than follow Extremely confident in their intellectual ability More than half consider themselves as intellectuals GENERATION GAP Generation Y (born 1982 – 2000) • • • • • • • • Extremely tech savvy Biggest risk takers Believe risk is important for innovation Tolerant, accepting of differences in terms of race, gender and ethnicity Concerned about environment Multi taskers and fast thinkers Creative and independent thinkers Financially smart GENERATION GAP Generational comparison chart regarding attitudes and influences on: The Future • • • Boomers - Is ours Gen Xs - Sucks! Gen Ys - Might not happen! GENERATION GAP School/Training • • • Boomers - Tell me WHAT Gen Xs - Show me HOW Gen Ys - WHY do I need it GENERATION GAP Respecting elders • • • Boomers - Is automatic Gen Xs - Is Polite Gen Ys - Just because they are older? No way! GENERATION GAP Credit/Borrowing • • • Boomers - Only if I have to Gen Xs - If I really want something Gen Ys - How much can I get GENERATION GAP Communication • • • Boomers - Via Parent’s phone Gen Xs - Via personal phone Gen Ys - Mobile, email, social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter etc., GENERATION GAP Change • • • Boomers - Dislike Gen Xs - Accept Gen Ys - Demand GENERATION GAP Technology • • • Boomers - Ignorant Gen Xs - Comfortable Gen Ys - Masters GENERATION GAP Heroes/Role models • • • Boomers - Men of character Gen Xs - Men & women of character Gen Ys - What’s character? GENERATION GAP Loyalty to Employer • • • Boomers - I could work my way to the top Gen Xs - This could lead to the top Gen Ys I’ll quit - If I can’t take Saturday off, GENERATION GAP Streetwise • • • Boomers - Naïve Gen Xs - Aware Gen Ys - Experienced GENERATION GAP Motivators • • • Boomers - Love Pep talks Gen Xs - Ask for their reactions and opinions Gen Ys boss. - Be more of a coach, less of a GENERATION GAP Motivators: • • • Boomers - State objectives & desired results expected of team Gen Xs - Give multiple tasks, but allow them to set priorities Gen Ys - Like to know their goals & explain how they fit into the big picture GENERATION GAP HT, IIRC, LY 5 B4 ARATHI. JTTLYK. HTH. TAFN. SYS. P GENERATION GAP HT, IIRC, LY 5 B4 ARATHI. JTTLYK. HTH. TAFN. SYS. P • • • Can you decipher this message? What was your reaction when you saw the message? How do you respond? What would be your style of response GENERATION GAP Hi There (HT), If I recall correctly (IIRC), last year (LY) 5 bhajans before arathi. Just thought to let you know (JTTLYK). Hope this helps (HTH). That’s all for now (TAFN). See you soon (SYS). P GENERATION GAP • • • Was the person communicating deliberately trying to make it hard for you? Do you think he/she cares about what is being communicated? Do you think the person is being disrespectful to you? GENERATION GAP • Having understood the generational differences, what next? GENERATION GAP Having understood the generational differences, what next? • Swami says – “First Understanding, then Adjustment” GENERATION GAP Having understood the generational differences, what next? Swami says – “First Understanding, then Adjustment” • • • • We have tried to understand How do we adjust? What do we adjust? What tools have we got to adjust? GENERATION GAP • What is Adjustment? GENERATION GAP What is Adjustment? • Regulating GENERATION GAP What is Adjustment? • • Regulating Balancing GENERATION GAP What is Adjustment? • • • Regulating Balancing Adapting GENERATION GAP What is Adjustment? • • • • Regulating Balancing Adapting Compromise GENERATION GAP What is Adjustment? • • • • • Regulating Balancing Adapting Compromise Accommodating GENERATION GAP What is Adjustment? • • • • • • Regulating Balancing Adapting Compromise Accommodating Maintaining order in every aspect of life GENERATION GAP What does adjustment do? GENERATION GAP What does adjustment do? • Makes every change • Smooth GENERATION GAP What does adjustment do? • Makes every change • • Smooth Easy GENERATION GAP What does adjustment do? • Makes every change • • • Smooth Easy Harmonious GENERATION GAP What does adjustment do? • Makes every change • • • • Smooth Easy Harmonious Perfect GENERATION GAP What happens where there is no adjustment? GENERATION GAP What happens where there is no adjustment? • Disagreement GENERATION GAP What happens where there is no adjustment? • • Disagreement Resentment GENERATION GAP What happens where there is no adjustment? • • • Disagreement Resentment Dissension GENERATION GAP What happens where there is no adjustment? • • • • Disagreement Resentment Dissension Fighting GENERATION GAP What happens where there is no adjustment? • • • • • Disagreement Resentment Dissension Fighting Refusal GENERATION GAP What happens where there is no adjustment? • • • • • • Disagreement Resentment Dissension Fighting Refusal Protest GENERATION GAP What happens where there is no adjustment? • • • • • • • Disagreement Resentment Dissension Fighting Refusal Protest Contention GENERATION GAP What happens where there is no adjustment? • • • • • • • • Disagreement Resentment Dissension Fighting Refusal Protest Contention Disconnection GENERATION GAP • What causes non-adjustment? GENERATION GAP What causes non-adjustment? • Too much focus on who makes the rules and who follows the rules GENERATION GAP What causes non-adjustment? • • Too much focus on who makes the rules and who follows the rules Power Struggle GENERATION GAP What causes non-adjustment? • • • Too much focus on who makes the rules and who follows the rules Power Struggle Non understanding of what is being communicated as communication styles are different GENERATION GAP What causes non-adjustment? • • • • Too much focus on who makes the rules and who follows the rules Power Struggle Non understanding of what is being communicated as communication styles are different Lack of trust and respect GENERATION GAP What are related values of Adjustment? GENERATION GAP What are related values of adjustment? • Understanding GENERATION GAP What are related values of adjustment? • • Understanding Harmony GENERATION GAP What are related values of adjustment? • • • Understanding Harmony Tolerance GENERATION GAP What are related values of adjustment? • • • • Understanding Harmony Tolerance Satisfaction GENERATION GAP What are related values of adjustment? • • • • • Understanding Harmony Tolerance Satisfaction Determination GENERATION GAP What are the limits to adjustment? Does adjustment means giving in? GENERATION GAP What are the limits to adjustment? • Becoming a doormat GENERATION GAP What are the limits to adjustment? • • Becoming a doormat Ignoring destructive behavior in the name of adjustment GENERATION GAP What are the limits to adjustment? • • • Becoming a doormat Ignoring destructive behavior in the name of adjustment Not questioning obvious behavior due to fear GENERATION GAP What are the limits to adjustment? • • • • Becoming a doormat Ignoring destructive behavior in the name of adjustment Not questioning obvious behavior due to fear Lack of boundaries in a relationship GENERATION GAP • • How do we adjust – Tips: Swami says “Adjustment is an index of devotion. Adjustment is a spiritual sadhana. Adjustment is possible where there is understanding.” GENERATION GAP “Understanding also is a form of Sadhana. Acquire understanding and act on that basis, then you will experience bliss” - Baba GENERATION GAP • Greater the trust and respect for each other, smaller the gap GENERATION GAP • • Greater the trust and respect for each other, smaller the gap Younger generation sees the older generation as people who don’t seem eager to die for the cause. GENERATION GAP • • • Greater the trust and respect for each other, smaller the gap Younger generation sees the older generation as people who don’t seem eager to die for the cause Older generation sees the young as idealistic and lacking wisdom. GENERATION GAP • Reality is we need each other GENERATION GAP • • Reality is we need each other Wisdom without passion is a dry riverbed GENERATION GAP • • • Reality is we need each other Wisdom without Passion is a dry riverbed Passion without Wisdom is a swamp GENERATION GAP • • • • Reality is we need each other Wisdom without passion is a dry riverbed Passion without wisdom is a swamp When Wisdom of older generation and Passion of younger generation are combined, we get a river that is full of life and moving forward GENERATION GAP • • Why do we need to combine Wisdom and Passion? What does adjustment based on understanding do? GENERATION GAP What does adjustment based on understanding do? • Leads to Unity from Community GENERATION GAP According to Swami – • There are two attitudes of mind GENERATION GAP According to Swami – There are two attitudes of mind • Community attitude GENERATION GAP According to Swami – There are two attitudes of mind • • Community attitude Unity attitude GENERATION GAP “In the grip of community idea, we cling to some as friends and keep away from others. This attitude cannot win the grace of the One. He who sees unity, wins the grace of One. And one spark of that grace destroys in the conflagration it causes, the fame and blame, the joy and grief, that the world heaps on the head. “ Sathya Sai Baba GENERATION GAP “Do not worry about the temporary trifles and tribulations.” “Do not exaggerate the inconveniences they cause. Bear them with courage and ‘Smile’. “Aim at the highest goal.” Sathya Sai Baba GENERATION GAP “Unity is the secret of social progress and service to society is the means to promote it” - Baba GENERATION GAP “Willingness to compromise with others ways of living and cooperation in common tasks, these make living happy and fulfilled.” Baba GENERATION GAP “Let us grow together, Enjoy together” - Baba