How to compare yourself to Gen Z (or any generation)

At the top of your screen, you'll find your available template boards. These clever templates are your secret weapon for surfacing insights for all kinds of comparisons, 🔍✨ whether you're curious about generational differences or team dynamics.

🏆 Ready for the ultimate showdown? Check out our "Battle of the Generations" template!

It's like a friendly face-off between two generations of your choice. 🥊 Seeing the differences in their working styles can help you understand how to balance and support the needs of different generations in your team. 🤝

Use these insights to become the ultimate generational bridge-builder.

🚀 Now, let's delve into the "Gen Z and Me" board for this guide

But don't worry; these steps work for all generations. Whether you're working with Gen Z or Boomers, we've got you covered - you can follow the same steps for the different generations!.

A popup window appears, giving you the lowdown on this awesome board template. First-timer? No worries! Just hit that 'create' button and let the magic begin. ✨

Feeling confident? Stick around, and we'll show you some cool tricks later. You'll learn how to make this board truly yours by tweaking the name and spicing up the description.

🔍 Let's take a closer look at each section on your new board

First, the Gen Z Highest and Lowest Motivators. These two charts focus on the highest and lowest motivators uncovered in our Gen Z at Work Study.

🔍 Let's peek into the attitudes of Gen Z. You can see that Gen Z is

• Detail oriented
• Prefers to consume information by reading
• Loves procedures

Curious to understand what each motivation means? Hover your mouse over each (like "Depth") to read the  details.

Now, let's unpack these cool charts together

🧑 Your avatar: Look for your initials or a mini-you on each chart. The horizontal position of your avatar shows your result for that motivation.

The curve: The curve shows the distribution of Gen Z’s results for that motivation.

The colored dotted line: This marks the median (the middle or average) result for Gen Z.

The colored shaded area: This represents the average range (interquartile range, or IQR) for Gen Z. The IQR highlights the middle 50% of results. If your result falls within this range, your result would be considered typical or average for this group. You're probably vibing with the Gen Z crowd if you're hanging out here!

The grey shaded area: You can compare the typical range for Gen Z with the typical range for your culture by comparing the grey area and the colored area.

🎯 Want a shortcut? Just check how far your avatar is from the colored dotted line. Closer means you're in sync with Gen Z and, further, you're different from Gen Z.

Remember, there's no right or wrong here - it's all about understanding and appreciating everyone's uniqueness.

If you need a reminder about the above, hover over the key.

🔍 Let's dive into some real-world examples, shall we?

Depth: If you're highly motivated by Breadth (or big picture thinking), given Gen Z loves to dive into the details (motivated by Depth), this may be something to be mindful of, as areas of difference can lead to conflict.

Group Environment: Love the buzz of group work? You might struggle in a team of Gen Zers, as they prefer working in a Solo Environment.

Balancing act: Remember, differences aren't deal-breakers—they're opportunities! Areas of difference can be beneficial, as they allow you to balance different work styles within a team.

🚀 Initiation: Gen Z is less motivated by Initiation, so they might not be first off the starting blocks, but if you're a go-getter (motivated by Initiation), you could be the spark that ignites their rocket boosters on new projects!

The key? Embrace the mix! Your unique blend of motivations can create a team greater than the sum of its parts. Now that's teamwork magic! ✨

Let's say you're not motivated by Reading (no judgment here!), and your Gen Z pals are.

Here's a tip: Before your next meeting, jot down some notes. It's like leaving breadcrumbs to help your Gen Z colleagues follow your ideas!

Meeting magic: When planning a catch-up with your Gen Z team, whip up some written content (they'll love you for it!) Share it beforehand (giving them time to digest) and watch the collaboration fireworks!

Remember, these differences aren't roadblocks - they're opportunities to flex your adaptability muscles! 💪

By adjusting your approach, you're avoiding conflicts and building bridges to awesome teamwork.

🔍 Let's zoom out and see the big picture

These cool charts group all those motivations into neat little themes. It's like sorting your Lego bricks by color—it makes everything easier to understand!

For instance, check out the "Action Level" charts. They're all about your get-up-and-go juice! ⚡

One motivation you'll spot here is "Initiation." It's your inner starter motor:

• High score? You're like a racehorse at the starting gate, raring to go! 🐎
• Low score? You're more of a thoughtful tortoise, taking time to reflect before you leap. 🐢

Remember, there's no right or wrong here - just different styles that make teams awesome! In different roles, teams, and contexts, both can be superpowers.

🧭 Let's explore another fascinating corner of your motivation map

Check out the "Authority" charts - they're like a compass for your decision-making style! 🧐

Here's the scoop on "Authority"

• ‍"Internal Reference" 🧠 This is your inner guru, your gut feeling. High score? You're the captain of your own ship, trusting your instincts to navigate decisions. ‍
• "External Reference" 📚 This is your research mode. High score? You're like a curious detective, always gathering clues from outside sources before making your move.

🔍 Gen Z Spotlight: Here's where things get interesting! Gen Z tends to score low on Internal Reference. They're like sponges, soaking up info from the world around them before deciding.

So, if you're all about that gut feeling and your Gen Z colleagues are busy fact-checking, don't sweat it! It's not a clash - it's a chance to blend your superpowers. 💪✨

Now, let's circle back to those cool customization tricks we promised

Ready to make your board uniquely yours? Here's how:

Just click on those magical three dots (...) at the top right, and you can spice up the board description with some personal flair. You can also delete the board.

Easy peasy!