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Navigating Millennial Workplace Identity

- Membership in organizational teams provides an important sense of identity through cognitive, emotional, and behavioral identification with the group. This can lead to categorizing others as part of the in-group or out-group. - Two videos discuss the perceived identity of the "Millennial Generation" and how best to manage generational differences in the workplace. - When people categorize others into in-groups and out-groups, they tend to view their own group more favorably; this can increase intergroup conflict. Reducing such conflict requires understanding different viewpoints and finding ways for groups to collaborate.

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Navigating Millennial Workplace Identity

- Membership in organizational teams provides an important sense of identity through cognitive, emotional, and behavioral identification with the group. This can lead to categorizing others as part of the in-group or out-group. - Two videos discuss the perceived identity of the "Millennial Generation" and how best to manage generational differences in the workplace. - When people categorize others into in-groups and out-groups, they tend to view their own group more favorably; this can increase intergroup conflict. Reducing such conflict requires understanding different viewpoints and finding ways for groups to collaborate.

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Discussion Topic 1

Membership in teams serves as an important source of identity for people in


organizations. According to Thompson (2018), the extent to which a given person
identifies with a group occurs on three distinct levels: cognitive, emotional, and
behavioral. This identity can also lead to categorizing others as part of the “in-group” or
“out-group.”
In the first video below David Stillman talks about the "Millennial Generation" and how
best to manage generational differences in the workplace. In the second video Simon
Sinek further highlights the perceived identity of the "Millennial Generation." After
watching the videos discuss your thoughts on the "Millennial Generation” in terms of
group identity in an organization. (10 pts)
Once we categorize others, we may view members of our own team more favorably –
what are some of the consequences of this categorization? (10 pts) How do we help
reduce intergroup conflict? (10 pts)

Well, I have dealt with both generation and seen how difficult it is for millennials
to want to work hard when Boomer complain. "Millennial Generation" was remarkably
interesting in the sense of how millennials grew up. Many Boomers have done their time
and work, so they are "in-group." In my experience to take access to the "in-group" with
Boomer an individual needs to work harder. I had a partner say to me "that are you a
hard worker for a millennial" which bugged me the wrong way. Most millionaire now are
millennials because they understand the internet and how to make money. Many
millennials are not afraid to start businesses. I would rather be a part of the "out-group"
if someone cannot accept me because of my age. I agree that millennial have a
different way of working because we rather live our life for happiness than money. With
the age of social media millennials see what life is genuinely like and different viewpoint
of working. Most millennials parents are working super hard, and the millennials see
that and want more than work. Millennials see how Boomers put so much effect on
what we have but not the moment. Has a millennial myself I see how I wanted to be the
"in-group" but now I do not care. I rather be a "out-group."

 There will always be conflict but it’s important to see everyone point of views.
Being an leader you need to work with everyone how to deal with boomers vs
millennials. millennials just want to be seen or heard. Try one or two of their good ideas.
Boomer just want the work done and quickly they must start on other projects. The
important thing is to have a training to learn how to collaborate for both sides. Make
sure they see each other’s viewpoints and grow as individuals. 

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