05-21-2008
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If we are going to make silly generalizations about a large number of people based on their age range, then I prefer this article to the one the OP uses. As a Generation X'er and visual-spatial learner this one appeals to me more. Which of the following means the most to you? - Elvis joins the Army.
- Jimi Hendrix dies
- MTV debuts.
- Kurt Cobain dies.
Your answer, of course, depends on on your age—or more specifically, on the generation you belong to. While pop music milestones may not seem all that important, the sum total of experiences, ideas and values shared by people of different generations makes for a melting pot of work approaches and priorities. Once you understand where the newer generations are "coming from," as a Boomer (born 1946-1964) might say, it’s easy to target your mentoring style to bring out their strengths and make the most progress. Remember to discard biases and pre-conceived notions, and you and your mentees from all generations enjoy your generational differences—and similarities!
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