In today’s working world, different generations come together, each with their own values, expectations and communication styles. This \u201cclash of generations\u201d can make meetings, workshops and team events both challenging and enriching. By understanding and integrating the different values and expectations of each generation, you as the organizer can ensure that your events appeal to all participants and are successful.<\/p>\n
The next generations evaluate the (working) world of their parents and grandparents and vice versa. But what does this mean for your conference, meeting, workshop or team event?<\/p>\n
Each generation has its own ideas and preferences on how meetings, workshops, conferences and team events should be organized. Here is an overview based on the latest research findings and general practical recommendations. This is followed by a practical case study.<\/p>\n
Preferences:<\/strong><\/p>\n Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n Preferences:<\/strong><\/p>\n Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n Preferences:<\/strong><\/p>\n Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n Preferences:<\/strong><\/p>\n Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n The BOOMER CEO<\/strong> wants a combination of expert content, networking and professional development opportunities, as well as comfort and convenience during the event. His focus is on the desire for respect for professional experience and skills as well as opportunities for personal development and reflection.<\/p>\n The GEN X-COO<\/strong> wants to use meetings and conferences as effective tools for professional development, networking and practical knowledge transfer. The focus is on quality, efficiency and the practical benefits of the event.<\/p>\n The GEN Y Manager<\/strong> (Millennial) also wants to use meetings and conferences as effective tools for professional development, networking and practical knowledge transfer. His focus is on quality, efficiency and the practical benefits of the event.<\/p>\n The GEN Z Team Assistant<\/strong> wants to experience events not just as a passive listener, but as an active participant. The focus is on personal development, networking and sustainable practices.<\/p>\n Of course, as with all generational considerations, this is a generalized and simplified list. The job titles are only assigned to the generations as examples and are of course not universally valid.<\/p>\n But the supposed problem remains: How do you manage to give everyone what they want and need to make the event a success? At first glance, it seems difficult to get everything under one roof. At second glance, there are more than just a few points of contact. In our case study, the solution could be:<\/p>\n\n
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Generation X (1965-1979)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Millennials \/ Generation Y (1980-1995)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Generation Z (1996-2012)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Generation check: This is how Boomers to Gen Z want to experience their conferences<\/h2>\n
Challenges and solutions<\/h3>\n