Training the Next Generation

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Training the Next Generation

• Dr. Wade Lueck
• College of Eastern Utah

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Cohort Effects

• Generations are divided by birth year.
• Each generation has unique influences that shape
  attitudes, thinking and behaviors.
• Majority of managers today are BABY BOOMERS
  1946-1964
• Next generation of management are GENERATION X
  1961-1981 GENERATION Y 1977-2003

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Hallmarks of Generation X Y

• MTV Generation-raised on media
• Technology-Internet, Cell Phones
• Entertainment Nintendo, MTV
• Authority Cynical-think Lewinsky, Rodney
  King, Enron
• Family Divorce, Working Parents
• Arent they just Slackers?

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What does the Next Generation Want?

• The next generation is motivated, ambitious and
  capable-they need GUIDANCE OPTIONS.
• Options
• Publicize opportunities
• Provide feedback
• Flexibility i.e. Ford F-150 Plant

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What does the Next Generation Want?

• Required Training opportunities to advance
  skills.
• These opportunities help maintain the attention
  of the next generation and are essential in a
  competitive industry.
• Job Rotation-Cultivating the well rounded
  employee.

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The Next Generation is at theWestern Energy
Training Center Price, Utahwww.westernenergytr
aining.org