Post on 24-Jun-2020
Hey @AnneGradyGroup –
Thx for a gr8 talk on
#Leading #Millennials!
L e a d i n g M i l l e n n i a l s
Spanning Generations
Traditionalists
Baby Boomers
Generation X
Millennials/Gen Y
4
Pre-1946
1946 - 1964
1965 - 1980
1980 - 2000
Work as a Group
Brainstorm characteristics or
stereotypes of Millennials.
Millennials / Gen Y (1980-2000)
• 9/11, Monica Lewinski, digital age, war on terror,
school violence, economic slow down
• iTunes, Social Media, App Economy, Smart Phones
• Parents and teachers built up their self-esteem
• High student debt, achievement driven, seek
work/life balance
• Grew up in a “Modern Family”
Now 80 Million Millennials in USA
That’s 25% of the US Population
( B o r n b e t w e e n 1 9 8 0 – 2 0 0 0 )
M i l l e n n i a l s I n f o
1 in 4: Would leave current job in the next 12 months.2 in 4: Would leave current job in the next 24 months.
63%
FACT: In 2015 Millennials became the largest generation in the workforce at 53.2 Million
DIGITAL NATIVES
81%On Social Media
JOB SATISFACTION
50%Would rather have no
job than a job they hate
FEEDBACK
4/5Want regular
feedback from their boss
WORK/LIFE
7/10Want more “me time”
while at work
2015
34%
2020
50%
Millennials % of the Workforce
Lack of Loyalty a Sign of Neglect?
Say their LEADERSHIP SKILLSare not being developed
Millennials as Customers• 78% - would rather spend money on a desirable experience than
buy coveted goods.
• 95% say friends are the most credible source of product info.
• 54% said they would prefer to pay for purchases using their smartphone as a mobile wallet instead of credit cards.
• 88% have or would deposit a check by snapping a picture of it and 45% would want to pay bills the same way.
Forbes 2015
“Our findings confirmed that millennials are highly educated,
career-driven, politically progressive and–despite popular belief–do
indeed develop strong brand loyalty when presented with quality
products and actively engaged by brands”
Soccer Team @SoccerTeam 5m
Yaaayyy!! 12th Place!! #Participated #WonTrophy
The Myth of Millennial Narcissism?
2013 1976
“Millennial” Or “Youth & Inexperience”?
IQ vs. EQ
What Is Emotional Intelligence?
The ability to perceive, control and evaluate emotions, and to
use this awareness to manage personal behaviors and relationships.
Millennials Are Tech….... ?
Everything is Amazing and Nobody ’s Happy
Multi-Tasking
Multi-Tasking is Not Possible
Motivation
• High Engagement from Management
• New Skills & Experiences
• Crave Innovation & Learning
• Flexibility with Time
C r o s s - T r a i n i n g E x p e r i e n c e G r o w t h
Cross Training
Experience
Growth
Collaborative & Authentic Working Environment
Stay Calm and Balance On
Focus on their Strengths
“Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a
fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will
spend it’s whole life believing it’s stupid.”
- Albert Einstein
Can You
Remember
These?
How About
Now?
Context is Worth 80 IQ Points
Explain WHY are you doing X, Y, or Z?
Too often we assume knowledge that does not yet exist in
younger employees. “There’s stuff they don’t know yet”
Share the Big Picture
• Start with end in mind. Share the vision but let them determine the way to get there.
• Provide context, parameters, and tools.
Driving Conversations
•What’s the best way to communicate with you?
•What motivates you to be your best?
•How can I best provide you with feedback?
•Most meaningful recognition for you?
•What do you need in order to do your best?
Anne Gradyanne@annegradygroup.com