Working with Generation Z

Generation Z are people who are born after 1990.

There are many different people that attempt to put different ranges of years to Generation Z.

In simple, Generation Z are people who are currently 29 years old and below.

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I suspect many people on this platform belongs to Generation Z and there is a reason to why I say this.

This article is simply some personal thoughts about Generation Z.

Technology Savvy

I belong to Generation X but I often need to work with teachers from Generation Z.

I belong to a generation when computers only started to become popular in my teenage years.

Internet is not a common thing like now and it was expensive to have internet at home.

Generation Z is a generation where internet and computer are common items.

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They are generally good with technology and they are exposed to them since young. That is why I suspect many members on the platform belong to Generation Z.

By understanding the strength of Generation Z in technology, we can learn from them rather than getting defensive because they are younger than us.

Working together with them can be a wonderful learning experience since they know lots of things about technology.

Communication

I must admit, many people from the Generation Z that I had worked with can be rather impatient at times.

They want things to be done quickly without wastage of time. They do not like to wait unless it is something to their interest.

When Generation X works with Generation Z, I need to communicate my rationale of the need for additional time to complete the task properly.

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It really depends on the type of task to be completed. When we need to redesign a product or lesson, we cannot complete it without proper research and consideration.

Through effective communication, it is not hard to get Generation Z to understand and be more patient before rushing to complete the task.

They also need to think before they speak. There may be times when we experience hurtful words spoken by them but they are not aware.

Helicopter View

The need to have an overview of the whole situation is an important aspect that everyone of us needs to have especially for the ones in leadership position.

With technology as a strength for Generation Z, they are able to have lots of ideas for different areas but all these ideas must be able to link and coordinate for greater success.

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The need to know the overall situation of the organisation or different departments would enable the Generation Z to give great ideas that can even transform the whole organisation to become more productive.

Regardless of which generation that we are born in, we have to learn the facts and situations before giving ideas or comments to make our words more valuable to our listeners.

When useless or unproductive suggestions are often made, it is a matter of time that no one would listen.

In Conclusion

I have seen categorisation of the characteristics of different generations before.

Whatever stated could just be generalisation as everyone is different and there is always exception depending on the external influence as well as how one is being nurture by his parents.

Working with people can never have a fix format but we need to understand one another well before jumping into conclusion based on first impression.

We can always change others through our personal influence.

Disclaimer: This is my personal reflection and I am not in any position to instruct anyone what they should do. I am not responsible for any action taken as a result of this post. My post can only be a reference for your further research and growth. By reading this post, you acknowledge and accept that. All images and pictures were taken from google images that are free from copyright under labelled for reuse.

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