TECHNOLOGY AND DIVERSITY – CLOSING THE GENERATIONAL GAP
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The Diversity Committee recently hosted Technically Speaking: Boomers, Xers, and Millennials – Generational Diversity and Legal Technology Competence, a keynote address and panel discussion focusing on technology uses and concerns. You might be thinking,“ What
does technology have to do with diversity?” Keynote speaker Shannon Kelly, Esq. explained how generational diversity greatly impacts our approach to technology in the legal field, as well as our ability to relate to one another. Kelly highlighted those differences with examples of generational communication styles. A member of the traditionalist generation would say,“ write me,” a boomer would say“ call me,” an Xer would say“ email me,” and a millennial would say“ text me.” These
Technology changes so quickly that many of us are left behind. phrases capture the essence of our generational communication styles and what makes us comfortable. Striving to understand these differences will improve communication among the generations and will enable your firm to move forward with confidence.
Technology changes so quickly that many of us are left behind. Especially those of us who did not grow up with a smart phone or laptop. Many attorneys are
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