Mind the Gap: Effectively Communicating PBIS
Presentation Abstract
This presentation will discuss five generations (Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z, Generation Alpha) and the traits and communications of each generational group to better work within the school environment to communicate and provide PBIS for students, staff, and stakeholders.
There are four generations currently working within the public-school setting (Seipert & Baghurst, 2014). While each generational group varies, the role of leaders in the workplace must be understanding of the differences between them (Yu & Miller, 2005). To connect with and motivate followers from different generations, leaders should be aware of each generation's attributes towards their work (Andert, 2011). Leading and managing in a multi-generational setting necessitates the development of new abilities, such as relationship building, establishing dialogue and action spaces, cultural awareness, and participatory and collaborative modes of involvement (McGonagill & Pruyn, 2010).
As a bonus, this presentation will discuss the current generations of students being served in their schools. The last of the Generation Z students are turning 12 this year with the newest generational group, Generation Alpha now in elementary schools.
Conference Program Description
This presentation will discuss five generations (Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z, and Generation Alpha) working and studying in the public-school setting. The presentation will provide several approaches to better work and communicate with multiple generations within the school environment to provide PBIS for students, staff, and stakeholders.
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Recommended Citation
Whedon, Craig and Whedon, Wendy A., "Mind the Gap: Effectively Communicating PBIS" (2024). Georgia Association for Positive Behavior Support Conference. 13.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gapbs/2024/2024/13
Mind the Gap: Effectively Communicating PBIS
This presentation will discuss five generations (Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z, Generation Alpha) and the traits and communications of each generational group to better work within the school environment to communicate and provide PBIS for students, staff, and stakeholders.
There are four generations currently working within the public-school setting (Seipert & Baghurst, 2014). While each generational group varies, the role of leaders in the workplace must be understanding of the differences between them (Yu & Miller, 2005). To connect with and motivate followers from different generations, leaders should be aware of each generation's attributes towards their work (Andert, 2011). Leading and managing in a multi-generational setting necessitates the development of new abilities, such as relationship building, establishing dialogue and action spaces, cultural awareness, and participatory and collaborative modes of involvement (McGonagill & Pruyn, 2010).
As a bonus, this presentation will discuss the current generations of students being served in their schools. The last of the Generation Z students are turning 12 this year with the newest generational group, Generation Alpha now in elementary schools.
