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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