Planning Utopia of Different Generations
Planners interact daily with a diverse range of people from different generations. According to the psychological theory, each generation will typically exhibit characteristics. It’s these characteristics that could potentially influence the perception of people and place. I’d like to explore this a bit further. Is the reality of a shared vision for implementing our future be achieved amongst the generational mix of planners in today’s traditional workplace? From what “they” say from a work ethics point of view, Baby Boomers will often over commit themselves for the long term, endure difficulties, and proactively problem solve. Generation X prefers quality over quantity, focus on goals, and rely on technical facts. Generation Y tend to be more interested in effecting change and making an impact, focus on expressing oneself as opposed to being...
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