4 categories of generations with six similarities shared between them

The four broad categories of generations are:

 

1. Mature: Born from 1925 through 1944; 

2. Baby boomers: born from 1945 through 1964; 

3. Generation X: born from 1965 through 1981; and 

4. Generation Y: born from 1982 through 2000.

Six of the commonalities shared between generations are:

1) All generations have similar values. In fact, they all value family the most. They also attach importance to integrity, achievement, love, and competence. 

2) Everyone wants respect; they just define it differently. 

3) Trust matters. Distrust of the organization and in upper management is prevalent among all age groups. 

4) All generations want leaders who are credible and trustworthy. They also want them to listen, be farsighted and encouraging. 

5) Organizational politics are a problem. Employees of all ages know that political savvy is a critical component in career advancement and upper-level management. 

6) No one really likes change. Resistance to change has nothing to do with age; it is all about how much one has to gain or lose with the change.