Multiple Generations in the U.S. Workforce

Question 1

First, it is important to understand that Boomers feel that work should be given higher priority than personal life. They are optimistic, they value teamwork, and they are extremely hardworking. They can work for long hours to achieve professional accomplishments (Rubino et al., 2010). They are committed, and value works ethics. They are goal-oriented, and they are self-actualized- this means that they realize their full potential and capabilities (Rubino et al., 2010). Traditionalists are loyal employees, and they value teamwork and collaboration.  They are task-oriented, and they value authority and rules, they are disciplined, detail-oriented, and they like technological advancement and hierarchical structure

 Focusing on the integrated health system, a point to note is that the term means delivering quality health services to people when they need to achieve positive results.  In other words, it means that health care providers should provide coordinated services so that clients can gain continuity of care (Hoge et al., 2014). Thus, healthcare professionals should work together and collaborate effectively to meet clients' needs. For the generation x leader to integrate the practices of Boomers or Traditionalists into an integrated health system, he needs some core competencies. Note that the generation x leaders are independent and individualistic leaders who value freedom and love accomplishing things using their own ways. Assuming that I am a generation x leader, I must have the following competencies to ensure a successful integration.

• Collaboration and Teamwork- as a gen x leader, I should collaborate and work with other health care providers to identify healthcare problems and provide the solution (Advisory Board, 2019). I should value the diversity of inter-professional team members and community health workers to understand clients' preferences and meet their needs.
• Interpersonal communication- as a generation x leader, I should develop working relationships with healthcare consumers and healthcare providers to provide quality services (Advisory Board, 2019). Interpersonal communication will help value teamwork, respect others, and become accountable.
• Practice-based Learning-I should join team-based learning to improve system design, adjust care plans, address errors to reduce future errors, and gain knowledge on evidence-based treatment (Advisory Board, 2019). This will help value personal growth and improve service delivery.

 

Question 2

As a generation x leader, I will motivate the experienced generation through training and development. Note that generation x leaders like development and external coaching (Rubino et al., 2010).Therefore, I will help the experience generation develop new skills so that they can gain natural strengths. I will help them look for external learning to extend their capabilities and shape their future.

 

 

 

Question 3

To appeal to the experienced generation without sacrificing my authenticity, I would provide them with flexible schedules. Since I value independence and self-reliance, I would provide flexible schedules for them to create personal and work balance (Rubino et al., 2010).  I would also create in-person interaction, and the connection will allow me to provide mentorship and coaching. Lastly, rather than setting expectations for them, I will ask them to set their expectations. Defining expectations on their own will allow them to identify issues and find solutions.

 

Question 4

 To deepen my self-awareness of inclusive and diversity, I will lead by example. In other words, I will be a leader in diversity and use inclusive language, and more importantly, acknowledge and embrace diversity (Rubino et al., 2010). In every aspect of life, I will interact with people who have a mix of viewpoints so that I can engage in diverse thinking and more importantly, develop creativity and innovation. Second, I will not agree with all the present beliefs, but I will ask powerful questions until I get the facts. I will connect myself with peers who have different perspectives so that we can have a discussion, and more importantly, develop respect of different perspectives and gain personal development (Rubino et al., 2010). Lastly, I will understand my implicit bias so that I can develop a high standard of respect.  

 

 

 

References

 

 Rubino, Louis G.,Esparza, Salvador J.,Chassiakos, Yolanda. New Leadership for Today's Health Care

Professionals (Kindle Locations 2008-2010). Jones & Bartlett Learning. Kindle Edition.

 

RUBINO, L. O. U. I. S. G. (2018). New leadership for today's health care professionals. Place of publication not identified: JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING.

 

 Advisory Board. (2019). The Changing physician workforce.