The Millenials Are Coming - To You
Tuesday, May 6, 2008If you are interviewing a Millennial and find your thoughts shifting away from the applicant and to yourself, specifically to concerns about your ability to manage a Millennial, read this post at Great Leadership.
In particular listen up . . . being a good leader to Generation Y means being a good leader – period. When Millennials were asked, “How would you describe your dream boss”, the responses were good management skills, pleasant and easy to get along with, understanding and caring, flexible and open-minded, respects/values/appreciates employees, good communication skills.
Still worried about your ability to effectively manage a Millennial? Stop that right now. Look at this as an opportunity for your growth and development and a chance to refine the tools in your tool box. Step outside your comfort zone.
The Millennials are coming to you - be not afraid. Oh, how much you (and your staff) will gain.
Reader Comments (2)
Thanks for the mention. My own experience working with and being responsible for training 20 somethings (most of our new hires) supports this survey. We do our best to provide a great place to work, and learn how to push their motivational buttons, same as any generation.
Saw Meagan this past week at the Maine State HR Convention. One point made is that we were all 'millenials', once. Then grew up and became something else.