The Generations Episode 4: A View from Generation X
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C-SUITE PERSPECTIVES: THE GENERATIONS

The Generations Episode 4: A View from Generation X

Katie Plotkin shares her experience as a member of GenX, where she was on 9/11, and more.

In this episode, Katie Plotkin, Chief of US Member Development, joins Steve Odland, President and CEO, both of The Conference Board, to discuss her experience as a member of Gen X and manager of different generations. Tune in to find out:

  • How might Gen Xers be overshadowed, “sandwiched” between Baby Boomers and Millennials?
  • How are Gen Xers the “peacekeeping generation,” navigating between two much larger generations?
  • What are the reasons why Gen Xers may not be very vocal?
  • How did events in the 80s and 90s—from the explosion of the Challenger to 9/11—instill a sense of caution in this generation?
The Generations Episode 4: A View from Generation X

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In this episode, Katie Plotkin, Chief of US Member Development, joins Steve Odland, President and CEO, both of The Conference Board, to discuss her experience as a member of Gen X and manager of different generations. Tune in to find out:

  • How might Gen Xers be overshadowed, “sandwiched” between Baby Boomers and Millennials?
  • How are Gen Xers the “peacekeeping generation,” navigating between two much larger generations?
  • What are the reasons why Gen Xers may not be very vocal?
  • How did events in the 80s and 90s—from the explosion of the Challenger to 9/11—instill a sense of caution in this generation?

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