5.Training Gen-Xers in theWorkplace

 

How has growing up during the information revolution affected Xers’ style of learning

Xers are shrewd and avid information consumers. They want to choose from a continuous flow of messages from multiple information resources that they control (imagine the model of 50 cable-television channels and a remote control).

It is critical to balance the company’s need to have employees achieve concrete learning outcomes and attain core competencies with Xers’ style of learning and information consumption.

BRAINSTORMING EXERCISE:TRAINING GEN-XERS

Work through the training needs of a particular employee or a particular set of tasks and responsibilities.

1. Clarify the core competencies required to perform the tasks ...

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