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]]> Comment on What is happening with the GenY leaders of the future in China and why is it important? by sarang syaitan siber » What is happening with the GenY leaders of the future in China and … http://www.generationy20.com/en/whats-happening-with-the-geny-and-future-leaders-in-china/comment-page-1/#comment-227 sarang syaitan siber » What is happening with the GenY leaders of the future in China and … Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:46:15 +0000 http://www.generationy20.com/en/?p=393#comment-227 [...] Original post: What is happening with the GenY leaders of the future in China and … [...] [...] Original post: What is happening with the GenY leaders of the future in China and … [...]

]]> Comment on Leading across the generations: It’s time to get real by Brett H http://www.generationy20.com/en/leading-across-the-generations-its-time-to-get-real/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Brett H Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:30 +0000 http://www.generationy20.com/en/?p=276#comment-157 I think the main problem that many companies face is that they are too scared to take a risk on Gen Y. For many it is easier to continue the same methods and strategies even if it hurts the company's future growth. Many traditional managers dislike Millennial ideas because it is a threat to how they nomarly conduct business, and they see it as one of their duties to 'teach' Gen Y how to conform to the old style of hierarchy and structure. Unfortunately, I think this mentality destroys much of what the mindset of Gen Y offers: a much more open, collaborative style of work. I think we can all agree that these are extraordinary times, and we must seriously look at the ideas of Millennials because the old way of doing things has failed. Having 20 somethings generate new directions for companies can be very risky, and this is where a senior employee/manager can play a perfect role. Senior employees have the experience and wisdom to both temper and manage the extremes that can occasionally come out of this group. However, the relationship must be one of collaboration rather than hierarchy. I also believe that as Millennials help to open the creative side of Gen Xers or Baby Boomers that the older generations will also have new ideas/directions to take the company. In the end I think the collegial atmosphere will make the generations compliment each other much more than they currently do. I think the main problem that many companies face is that they are too scared to take a risk on Gen Y. For many it is easier to continue the same methods and strategies even if it hurts the company’s future growth. Many traditional managers dislike Millennial ideas because it is a threat to how they nomarly conduct business, and they see it as one of their duties to ‘teach’ Gen Y how to conform to the old style of hierarchy and structure. Unfortunately, I think this mentality destroys much of what the mindset of Gen Y offers: a much more open, collaborative style of work. I think we can all agree that these are extraordinary times, and we must seriously look at the ideas of Millennials because the old way of doing things has failed.

Having 20 somethings generate new directions for companies can be very risky, and this is where a senior employee/manager can play a perfect role. Senior employees have the experience and wisdom to both temper and manage the extremes that can occasionally come out of this group. However, the relationship must be one of collaboration rather than hierarchy. I also believe that as Millennials help to open the creative side of Gen Xers or Baby Boomers that the older generations will also have new ideas/directions to take the company. In the end I think the collegial atmosphere will make the generations compliment each other much more than they currently do.

]]> Comment on What were Y doing this week in the Snow? by Admin http://www.generationy20.com/en/what-were-y-doing-this-week-in-the-snow/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Admin Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:26:22 +0000 http://www.generationy20.com/en/?p=287#comment-146 At time of writing, the extent of bush fires in Southern Australia was not known. Apologies to any of our colleagues if our comment about the heat causes any offence. Our thoughts go out to those affected. At time of writing, the extent of bush fires in Southern Australia was not known. Apologies to any of our colleagues if our comment about the heat causes any offence. Our thoughts go out to those affected.

]]> Comment on Age has no boundaries – part two by Brett H http://www.generationy20.com/en/age-has-no-boundaries-part-two/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Brett H Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:38:00 +0000 http://www.generationy20.com/en/?p=166#comment-36 I believe this idea that Gen Yers have less loyalty than previous generations has been greatly overstated. Millennials are very open and honest about their expectations with an employer, and if a company cannot meet those expectations I do not believe we should fault an employee for leaving. I am thankful that we live in a world where we do not have to spend countless years at a job we do not like, and instead can move to opportunities where we can maximize our talent. In fact a study was just recently published from the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference showing that Millennials are no less loyal or engaged than their older generation counterparts. I do very much agree though that young professionals value the social aspect of their careers much more than older workers. In fact, research has recently found there to be a gender difference among Gen Yers regarding socializing and turnover. I believe this idea that Gen Yers have less loyalty than previous generations has been greatly overstated. Millennials are very open and honest about their expectations with an employer, and if a company cannot meet those expectations I do not believe we should fault an employee for leaving. I am thankful that we live in a world where we do not have to spend countless years at a job we do not like, and instead can move to opportunities where we can maximize our talent. In fact a study was just recently published from the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference showing that Millennials are no less loyal or engaged than their older generation counterparts.

I do very much agree though that young professionals value the social aspect of their careers much more than older workers. In fact, research has recently found there to be a gender difference among Gen Yers regarding socializing and turnover.

]]> Comment on Friendship when it’s needed most by Brett H http://www.generationy20.com/en/friendship-when-its-needed-most/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Brett H Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:50:30 +0000 http://www.generationy20.com/en/?p=103#comment-9 I completely agree with the idea that the facebooks and twitters have really warped our sense of friendship, and taken away that human element. AFter thinking a bit about Dr. Turney's statement in teh beginning of the piece, I was wondering: does anyone think it is important to have a diverse range of friends in this group of 5 where each supports in a different way or is it important to just have those 5-10 that you feel close to? I completely agree with the idea that the facebooks and twitters have really warped our sense of friendship, and taken away that human element. AFter thinking a bit about Dr. Turney’s statement in teh beginning of the piece, I was wondering: does anyone think it is important to have a diverse range of friends in this group of 5 where each supports in a different way or is it important to just have those 5-10 that you feel close to?

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