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The Contracting Experience - Episode 55: Generations in the Workplace

Published: May 21, 2024, 4:53 p.m.

This episode of The Contracting Experience features Andrea Edmonds, a certified training instructor at the 88th Force Support Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Edmonds teaches several courses addressing generational differences in the workplace. In this episode, she discusses the origins and key takeaways of her course, explaining the characteristics and dynamics of the various generations currently in the workforce. Edmonds addresses common challenges and misperceptions about generational differences, providing practical advice for effectively collaborating with colleagues from different age groups. Her insights offer valuable guidance for enhancing group dynamics and creating a more inclusive, adaptable, and effective work environment. \n\nGenerations defined:\nTraditionalist (Silent Generation): Those born from 1928-1945\nBaby Boomers: Those born from 1946-1964\nGeneration X: Those born from 1965-1980\nMillennials (Generation Y): Those born from 1981-1996\nGeneration Z: Those born from 1997-2012\nGeneration Alpha: Those born from 2013 to present\n\nIf you would like to share feedback on the podcast, please submit via thecontractingexperience@gmail.com.\n\nRegister at https://www.dvidshub.net/ to access transcripts of the podcast.