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Generational Differences are a significant subset of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. For the first time in our history, there are four and five generations active in the workplace. Each has characteristics that make them unique, based on common interests, experiences, and events. These characteristics cut across race, gender, and economic lines, and appear to be consistent across industrialized countries worldwide.

Think of the last time you heard comments like these….

• I remember when…….
• Just do your job!
• You are right, but I am the boss!
• NO!
• The kid wants a promotion after six months on the job!!!

How do you define a Generation?

1: Share an age location in history – They encounter key historical events and social trends while occupying the same phase of life

2: Share common beliefs and behaviors – Including basic attitudes about risk taking, culture and values, civic engagement, and family life

3: Have a sense of common perceived membership in that generation – Most members of various generations identify themselves as a unique generational group with a different outlook from those outside their generation.

The ability to communicate across multiple generations is critical and occurs through applying knowledge of the generations and an understanding of what it takes to be effective. This is particularly important when interacting with our fellow associates, as each of us is from a different generation, with distinctive styles, motivations and values.

Val Boston III’s professional background spans over 25 years in business and leadership roles, with specific experience in human resources, sales process improvement, information technology and telecommunications.  He is currently the Managing Partner and Lead Consultant with Boston and Associates LLC, a Talent Management Consulting firm, whose practice areas include Inclusion Equity and Diversity Consulting, Cultural Competency and Intelligence, and Executive and Minority Coaching. He has experience working with public and private sector organizations. Prior positions include Director, Client Services with Novations Group Inc; Regional Director, Business Development with Spherion Human Capital Consulting Group; and served as Vice President and Managing Principal with Right Management Consultants in New Jersey and North Carolina.   

Val served on the Advisory Board of the National Diversity Council, Charlotte Chapter, served on the board of directors for the Diversity Council of the Carolinas, the East Greensboro Rotary Club, the Volunteer Center of Greensboro, Triad Coaches Connection, and a Council Chair of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. Val has also supported the United Way, Guilford County Schools, Bennett College and YMCA capital campaign efforts, and is a member of NBMBAA, National Sales Network, SHRM, IMCUSA and is a Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow.