I'm early GenX or late Boomer, depending upon where one puts the divide. In the past, I had generally heard 1964 to be the last year of boomers, but personally I think I've always identified more with GenX sensibilities, so I'd say the slightly earlier beginning to generation X presented here is spot on. In the assessment, I answered 2/3 GenX and 1/3 Boomer, which is probably just about right!
My generational style seems to be that of generation X. I am a baby boomer but I do agree that I can relate more to the generation X.
I believe it is because my two older children are generation x and this has been the way that we have all learned to relate to each other. I have learned a lot from this course. I will use a lot of the input in future classes that I teach.
I need to adapt these skills to teaching millennials. I am not a risk taker and I will need to encourage them to "step out of the box" and take chances.
Nicole, Interesting! What in the Millennial preferences do you relate to?
Dr. Jean Norris
I think that I am more of a boomer. My age would infer that I am a Millennial, but I prefer to do things face to face and receive direction by writing.
Victoria, Understanding many different generational preferences certainly can assist you. How can you use the this knowledge to customize your presentations?
Dr. Jean Norris
I feel very blessed because even though I am baby boomer, I have been in Admissions for a long time and I am very young for my age. I can easily resonate with Tradionalists, Gen Xs, Millenials, and their parents. This makes my job a real pleasure. I both guide and learn from my students
There is definitively a "little bit of me" in the Boomers Generation as well as in the Gen X generation.
In my opinion, to be successful in the admissions field, you must have an understanding of all the generations. It is very important that we familiarize ourselves with the different styles, complexities and influences that took part in the "building" of each generation.
The admissions interviews are all about finding who is who and why, generation wise. This will be a very helpful tool in leading the student in the right direction. An exercise in getting to know our future students is finding out about their passions and comfort zones. This is also an educational process to who we really are.
Carol, Interesting! What are the traits of each that you specifically identify with?
Dr. Jean Norris
I am a blend of Boomer & Gen X.
I hae spent most of my life with Traditionalist, and Boomers, but I am younger - so I have some of the GenX too.
David, Interesting! What characteristics do you most identify with?
Dr. Jean Norris
I find that I fall pretty much evenly between Baby Boomer and Gen X. I was born in 1962 and have seen that we have been referred to as "Tweeners" because we don't fall completely into one group or the other.
Daniel, Great awareness. Do you find that your style changes with those you work with/are friends with?
Dr. Jean Norris
I'm a combination of Gen X and Baby Boomer with some Millenial thrown in. I was born on the cuff between BB and Gen X so I value body language as well as teamwork and strive to achieve success through long hours of hardwork.
At the same time as a software consultant I constantly stay on the forefront of technology and embrace new technology often ahead of the curve so that I stay up to date with current social media trends.
Kelly, Great awareness! It isn't uncommon to associate with many different types, especially if you are working with them. How will you work on your approach to identify with others?
Dr. Jean Norris
I was very surprised to see that I related most with the Millenials since Im an X. But I have noticed that I communicate with my students on their level because that is the way I am most comfortable. Its nice to be reminded of this from time to time so I can work on my approach when communicating with others.
Wilmer, Great awareness! I'm curious about your mention of surroundings. Do you ever find that your tendencies at home cross over to work and vice versa?
Dr. Jean Norris
I am on the end of Gen X but was brought up with a sister 8 years older and my parents were very much Baby Boomers. I have more tendencies towards Boomers but also have some Gen X qualities as well. I'm a mixed breed I guess. I also think that part of my experiences in life have caused me to be more Gen X. Losing family has caused me to be more self-reliant and have a "I can do it myself mentality" for a lot of things, but work environment has forced me to be team work related, delegating, and outgoing. It all depends on my surroundings.
Heather, Interesting! What specific traits of the Gen X'er do you find you identify with?
Dr. Jean Norris
I was born in 1963 and depending on what you are reading I am either a baby boomer or a Gen X'er. I think I lean more towards the Gen X'er and how they look at things.
Chelsea,
How might this awareness help you in communication with others with a different preference?
Dr. Jean Norris
