(Editor’s Note: Are you looking for a complete overview of the week’s #TChat highlights and resource links? Read the #TChat Recap: “Generation X At Bat.” )
I just discovered that I’m exceptional! Or to be more accurate, I’m unconventional.
I’m a member of Gen X — and according to those who analyze age-related attributes, I should feel disadvantaged and overlooked in the workplace . Fortunately, I’ve had an interesting and rewarding career path, so perhaps I just got lucky. Or perhaps the assumptions aren’t as universal as we think.
But that raises some related questions — Just how “real” is the generational divide at work? And what do those differences mean, as Baby Boomers begin to retire, and a new wave of leaders steps up to drive the world of work?
Last week at #TChat Twitter , our community collectively agreed that the office is no place for age discrimination . However, for better or worse, each generation brings a unique set of shared experiences to the workplace . Are Baby Boomers and Millennials stealing attention from those of us who are “in the middle”? If so, what kind of impact will that have on the future of work?
This week, we’re addressing those questions head-on. We want to give Gen X the attention it deserves. And we’ve invited an ideal expert to lead the discussion:
Mark Babbitt YouTern , an organization that helps young talent develop professionally through high-impact mentors, internships and information.
I spoke with Mark briefly in a joint G+ Hangout, where he set the stage for this week’s topic:
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No matter what generation you represent, we want to hear your thoughts about how organizations can prepare tomorrow’s leaders for success. So please join us, and bring your ideas and opinions!
#TChat Events: Gen X — Leading From The Middle
Tune-in to the #TChat Radio show #TChat Radio — Wed, Oct 16 — 6:30 pmET / 3:30pmPT
Our hosts, Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman talk with Mark Babbitt
#TChat Twitter — Wed, Oct 16 — 7pmET / 4pmPT
Immediately following the radio show, we’ll move this discussion to the #TChat Twitter stream for an open chat with the entire TalentCulture community. Anyone with a Twitter account is invited to participate, as we address these questions:
Q1: Gen X is “forgotten” in today’s workforce — myth or reality?Q2: How can Gen Xers elevate their visibility and value at work?Q3: Why is it smart for employers to empower all generations?Q4: How can today’s leaders develop tomorrow’s decision makers?Q5: What could technology do to remove generational barriers?
Throughout the week, we’ll keep the discussion going on the #TChat Twitter feed and on our LinkedIn Discussion Group . So please join us share your questions, ideas and opinions.
We’ll see you on the stream!
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