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Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace | Leah Georges | TEDxCreightonU

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Warm-up Questions

What does “multigenerational workplace” mean to you?
What kinds of misunderstandings can happen between younger and older coworkers?
What is one thing you hope different age groups can learn from each other at work?

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Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace | Leah Georges | TEDxCreightonU

Five generations at work + are generations even real? (00:00 – 05:15)

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1. How many generations does the speaker say are interacting at work for the first time in modern U.S. history?

Four
Six
Five
Three

2. What problem does the speaker point out about generational categories?

They are too short (about 5 years) to be meaningful
Definitions vary and stereotypes can shape how people act
People strongly agree on exactly who belongs in each one
They are always defined the same way across the world

3. What does the speaker conclude after looking at Google’s suggested search terms?

Generational conflict is rare in workplaces
Generations are no longer discussed at work
People have strong negative opinions about generations
Google results prove the stereotypes are true

Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace | Leah Georges | TEDxCreightonU

Misguided workplace “solutions” + what people really want (05:15 – 08:30)

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1. How does the speaker describe what “generations” have become at work?

A trend that has already ended
The conversation itself, not just part of it
A minor topic that only HR discusses
A legal requirement for companies

2. Why did one organization consider putting a ball pit in the break room?

To retain Millennials
To train managers
To reduce technology use
To improve physical fitness at work

3. According to the speaker, which of these is NOT tied to a generation?

Wanting different values outside of work
Wanting flexibility
Wanting support and appreciation
Wanting work that matters

Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace | Leah Georges | TEDxCreightonU

A better approach: meet people where they are, learn/teach, and practice humility (08:30 – 15:18)

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1. What does the speaker suggest instead of treating people mainly as members of a generation?

Radically simplify and individualize the approach
Give each generation separate workplaces
Use stricter rules to reduce conflict
Only hire one generation at a time

2. What does the speaker say we must practice in addition to teaching?

The willingness to retire early
The willingness to compete
The willingness to learn
The willingness to ignore differences

3. At the end, what does the speaker say is NOT the solution to intergenerational conflict?

Joyful curiosity
Creating space for others’ stories
Shoulder pads
Meeting people where they are

Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace | Leah Georges | TEDxCreightonU

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1. What is the speaker’s main claim about generational stereotypes at work?

They help organizations treat people fairly
They are harmless and mostly accurate
They are the best way to predict job performance
They can become self-fulfilling and distract from seeing people as individuals

2. Which approach does the speaker advocate for navigating age differences at work?

Assume conflict is inevitable and manage it
Focus on strict generational rules and labels
Meet people in their unique context and build similarity and understanding
Avoid talking to coworkers about motivations

3. What does “generational humility” mean in the talk?

Following the oldest generation’s norms without question
Avoiding any discussion of differences
Believing your generation is better than others
Approaching differences with curiosity and making space for others’ perspectives

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace | Leah Georges | TEDxCreightonU

Do you think generational labels (Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z, etc.) are helpful or harmful at work? Why?
What is an example of a workplace policy that tries to help one age group but could accidentally stereotype them?
What questions could you ask a coworker to better understand why they “show up” the way they do at work?
How can a team create “space” for different perspectives without needing everyone to agree?