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Effectively Managing the Younger Generation

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Younger generations aren't avoiding effort: they're looking for meaning. Learn how to give it to them.

Understand and successfully manage younger generations by stepping away from criticism. Keep them motivated, encourage their initiative, and guide them toward the results you expect.

20 min at your own paceAvailable in FR + ENNo prerequisites

You will walk away with

  • the real expectations of Gen Y and Z: meaning, autonomy, growth, balance
  • the 3 key tips: treat them as adults, inspire them, stay flexible
  • a mindset that welcomes their talents instead of seeing them as problems

Target audience

Managers looking to acquire the fundamentals of management.

Learning objectives

  1. Treat younger generations as adults to build a dialogue between equals.
  2. Stop viewing younger generations as headaches or problems, and welcome their talents instead.
  3. Develop the human qualities that younger generations, in search of inspiration, are looking for.
  4. Give work meaning to inspire and motivate Gen Y and Gen Z.

Module outline

  • StorytellingPerceptions of the Younger Generations1'56An exploration of the impact of expectations and perceptions through the story of two job candidates in an interview
  • Articles
    • The younger generation isn't a problem
    • “Old-School Management” (flip card)
    • What 18-24 year-olds expect (data table)
  • Expert videoManaging the Younger Generations10'12How to manage Generation Y with three key tips: treat them as adults, be inspiring, and stay flexible
  • AnchoringA quiz and true/false questions to deepen your understanding and reinforce what you've learned
  • Memo cardDownloadable memo-coaching card: the key takeaways from the expert video
  • CommitmentConcrete examples to help you define your own commitment

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