{"product_id":"managing-millennials-for-dummies-isbn-9781119310228","title":"Managing Millennials For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you need to harness Millennial potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eManaging Millennials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the field guide to people-management in the modern workplace. Packed with insight, advice, personal anecdotes, and practical guidance, this book shows you how to manage your Millennial workers and teach them how to manage themselves. You'll learn just what makes them tick—they're definitely not the workers of yesteryear—and how to uncover the deeply inspirational talent they have hiding not far below the surface. Best practices and proven strategies from Google, Netflix, LinkedIn, and other top employers provide real-world models for effective management, and new research on first-wave versus second-wave Millennials helps you parse the difference between your new hires and more experienced workers. You'll learn why flex time, social media, dress code, and organizational structure are shifting, and answer the all-important question: \u003ci\u003ewhy won't they use the phone\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillennials are the product of a different time, with different values, different motivations, and different wants—and in the U.S., they now make up the majority of the workforce. This book shows you how to bring out their best and discover just how much they're really capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how Millennials are changing the way work gets done\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand new motivations, attitudes, values, and drive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecruit, motivate, engage, and retain incredible emerging talent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the keys to optimal Millennial management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe pop culture narrative would have us believe that Millennials are entitled, lazy, spoiled brats—but the that couldn't be further from the truth. They are the generation of change: highly adaptive, bright, and quick to take on a challenge. Like any generation of workers, performance lies in management—if you're not getting what you need from your Millennials, it's time to learn how to lead them the way they need to be led. \u003ci\u003eManaging Millennials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your handbook for allowing them to exceed your expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Managing Millennials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Confronting the Millennial Management Challenge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing Millennials on the Generational Timeline 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting the Coming Sea of Change in the Workforce 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipating the silver tsunami: Baby Boomer retirement 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecasting the perfect storm of Gen X 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking the tidal wave of Millennials in the workforce 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnticipating Gen Edgers on the horizon 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Grounded in Millennials 101 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying common traits 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying common values 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining insight into what Millennials think of themselves 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering clear of stereotypes 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombating Millennial fatigue 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing that not all Millennials are the same 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating a bad employee from a Millennial 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying and Navigating Generational Clash Points 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering What Managers Love About Their Millennials 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaving the Path to the Workforce of the Future 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Harnessing Generational Theory to Guide Your Management Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrapping Your Brain around the Generations Topic 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivvying up what the gen topic is and isn’t 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping the essential tenants 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassifying the different generations 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking generations to events and conditions 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming the “Yea, Buts .” 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing two key perspectives: Sociology versus psychology 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContrasting the concepts of life stage and generations 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that the exception proves the rule 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating between stereotyping and recognizing patterns 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the negative to a positive 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Generational Theory to Build a Better Workplace 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpacting the bottom line 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning the “what” into “so what” 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Breaking into the Millennial Mind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Millennials as Whole Beings 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiffering depictions of Millennials 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the why behind the what 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy You Are Who You Are: Taking a Look at the Formative Years 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering the impact of technology 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDissecting the “upgrade cycle” generation 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking the influence of social media: from Friendster to Snapchat 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the Messages that Mold Millennials 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining insight into the effects of the self-esteem movement 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting behind the idea that there truly is no “I” in “team” 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalization: Understanding a generation that knows no borders 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling the impact of homeland violence 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReeling from the economic roller coaster 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Millennial Values 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking the Mold: Rejecting Millennial Stereotypes 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Discovering How Millennials Differ from Boomers and Gen Xers \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking into the Baby Boomer Mind 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the 411 on Boomers 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring where Baby Boomers came from (and how it compares to Millennials) 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Baby Boomer workplace traits and what they mean for managers 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Baby Boomer values and how they influence work style 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking into the Gen X Mind 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Scoop on Generation X 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at where Xers came from (and comparing it to Millennials) 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Xer workplace traits and what they mean for managers 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Xer values and how they influence work style 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Traits and Values Across Generations 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Managing through Your Generational Lens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Parent Trap: What Happens When Boomers Manage Millennials 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapitalizing on the unique Boomer\/Millennial alliance in managing 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding common mistakes 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Annoying Little Sibling: Why Xers Struggle to Manage Millennials 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking advantage of the natural alignments of Xers and Millennials 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating through the inevitable collisions 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Twin: Why Millennials Managing Millennials Is Not All Smooth Sailing 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnleashing the power of the Millennial-Millennial relationship 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing challenges of managing someone in your own generation 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Navigating Potential Clash Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Adapting to Changes in Organizational Structure . . . The World Is Flat \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransitioning from Hierarchy to Network 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the changing nature of the org chart 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining to Millennials the long-standing merits of the traditional structure 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the generation who grew up tweeting the POTUS 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the upgrade cycle at work 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Transparency in a Networked Structure 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Adapted Organizational Structure to Recruit, Retain, and Engage 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing your brand story over brand reputation 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the perfect open-door policy 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting Millennial input from day one 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating through career progression without promotion 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging alumni employees 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Special Circumstances 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Millennials remotely 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in an extremely traditional environment 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in an extremely nontraditional environment 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Encouraging and Facilitating Collaboration — Go Team!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting Your Perspective on Collaboration 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoomers: Come together, right now 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGen Xers: Stop, collaborate, and listen 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillennials: We belong together 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReconciling Differences: Independent Xers versus Collaborative Millennials 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking through Gen Xers’ eyes 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Millennials’ viewpoint 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the right ways to manage collaboration 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding what Millennials really want when they ask to collaborate 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Millennials do independent work 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnboarding Millennials 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Millennials 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentoring Millennials and Vice Versa 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the Millennial mentor and mentee roles 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing effective mentorship guidelines 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarnessing the power of reverse mentorship 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Collaborative Infrastructure 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe changing physical office space 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing instant messaging as a key workplace tool 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollaborating from afar 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Supercharging Your Feedback Loop Gold Stars Abound!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Feedback in the Instantaneous Age 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeed: I can’t wait a year for feedback 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrequency: I want to be kept in the loop 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransparency: I want the whole truth 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding potential drawbacks of the instant feedback style 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRethinking the Review Session 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what works for Millennials 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating between formal and informal feedback 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the right frequency 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the compliment sandwich (hold the cheese) 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the “participation trophy” mindset 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDitching the “but I had to figure it out on my own” mindset 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are the best of the best doing? 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealizing that Feedback Is a Two-Way Street 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIgnoring your inner voice (“But in my day, I never gave my manager feedback!”) 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoliciting valuable input 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to stop (or at least control) the floodgates 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing More Like a Coach Than a Boss 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Feedback Troubleshooting 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivering tough feedback 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do if a Millennial cries 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if Mom and Dad get involved? 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI think my Millennial is about to quit 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Motivating Millennials — Generation “Why?”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging for Meaning 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking back across generations 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting the dots for Millennials 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if the job isn’t particularly meaningful? 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in philanthropy 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompensating the Noncompensation Generation 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out why compensation isn’t enough 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is it with YOLO? 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewarding Millennials 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of the almighty dollar 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewarding the individual versus the team 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding nonmonetary rewards that motivate 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Millennials shareable work moments 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Millennials find their squad 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving ’em a buddy 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering up office extracurriculars 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Dropping Workplace Formalities: Let’s Be Friends \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Between Formality at Work and Work Ethic 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out work-ethic mindset through the ages 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnpacking the impact of dress code 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning off the clock: The impact of work hours 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking hard or hardly working 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing the Fine Line Between Manager and Friend 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling Millennials when it’s just TMI! 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating social media 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining work social events to Millennials 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing boundaries where needed 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanneling Your Inner Emily Post: Communication Etiquette 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting the habit of multitasking and its side effects 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding (and accepting) why Millennials won’t pick up the phone 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out who needs to adjust 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Accommodating Individual Differences Among the Millennial Masses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Managing Millennials ’Round the World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Generational Theory through a Global Lens 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplications of globalization, the Internet, and technology 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting some regional differences 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Global Millennials’ Uniting Trends and Key Differentiators 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimilarities in Millennials across the globe 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Millennial features by region 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into the Power of Generational Theory Around the Globe 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a generational expert 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning the fine art of asking questions 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Adapting Your Management Style to Different Millennial Personas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with the Needy Millennial 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA portrait of a Needy Millennial 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving the Needy Millennial 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHangin’ in There with the Hipster Millennial 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA portrait of a Hipster Millennial 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling the Hipster Millennial 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Way to Deal with the Hidden Millennial 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA portrait of a Hidden Millennial 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the Hidden Millennial 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Denial in the “I’m-Not-a-Millennial” Millennial 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA portrait of the “I’m-Not-a-Millennial” Millennial 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with the denial of the “I’m-Not-a-Millennial” Millennial 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing the Demise of the Millennial Martyr 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA portrait of the Martyr Millennial 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping yourself from getting sucked into the Millennial Martyrdom 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Making Adjustments for Ages and Life Stages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Cusper, the Friendly Ghost 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to identify a cusper 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe power of being a cusper 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Xer\/Millennial: The Oregon Trail Generation 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring events and conditions 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing workplace traits 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding key differences 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnagging management tips 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Glimpse of the Millennial\/Gen Edger: The Snapchat Generation 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring events and conditions 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing workplace traits 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding key differences 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnagging management tips 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying Your Style for Old Millennials versus Young Millennials 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe things that divide them 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ties that bind 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe different managerial approaches 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Millennial Parents 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does the new working mom look like? 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet the Millennial dad: #RedefiningMasculinity 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting the workplace for a new brand of parent 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDINKs: Motivating the Dual Income No Kids Subset 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Tailoring Your Millennial Management Style to Different Work Settings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging in Silicon Valley versus Wall Street 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Silicon Valley 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing in on Wall Street 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting for Blue Collar versus White Collar 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWearing a white collar 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with a blue collar 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Your Style in the Arts versus the Sciences 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStirring passions in the arts field 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing mindful of the science field 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Gearing Up for the Coming Changes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 301\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Paving the Way for Millennial Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrooming the Leaders to Be 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnocking down mental blocks 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to focus now 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting future leadership challenges 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Out the Best Millennial Leadership Skills 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere they will shine 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere they could coast 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere they might struggle 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Millennials to Manage Up 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to deal with potential negativity 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillennials managing Boomers 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillennials managing Xers 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Millennials Ready to Manage Across and Down 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillennials managing Millennials 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMillennials managing Gen Edgers 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Preparing for the Next Generation in the Workplace: Gen Edge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarning: This Generation Is Still in the Works 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up Gen Edge 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the name game 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding What Gen Edge Events and Conditions Will Mean for Managers 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe event that gave them an edge 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe conditions that sharpened their edge 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdapting Your Management Style to Accommodate Gen Edge Traits 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting in Their Heads and Hearts: Gen Edge Values 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Jump on Creating a Workplace that Works for Gen Edge 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePredicting the Future: Potential Gen Edge Clash Points 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe clash — Millennials versus Gen Edge 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe clash — Gen X versus Gen Edge 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe clash — Baby Boomers versus Gen Edge 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Forecasting the Great Unknown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing History to Predict the Future 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYes, the generations are cyclical 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing parenting trends to predict 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sense of Millennial parenting and its implications for the workforce 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Watch on Technology, Economy, and Trends 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomy 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrends 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat We Know We Don’t Know 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Things that Motivate Millennials Other than Money\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 355\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Exposure to Other People in the Organization 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving a Good Old-Fashioned Thank-You 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTossing Out Tailored Treats 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Fun with Co-Workers (Yes, That Means with You Too) 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing a Path to Promotion 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving More Responsibility 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUtilizing Half-Day Fridays or Part-Time Tuesdays 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllocating Time for Passion Projects 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing Down the Dress Code 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering Up Team Wins 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Millennial Strengths to Capitalize On\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 363\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Tech-Innate 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning in to Team-Focused 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating by Meaning 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing Diversity 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrging an Eagerness to Help 367\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapturing Innovation 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Networked 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing a Fear of Failure 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing Informality at Work 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Ready for Fun 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Millennial Stereotypes that Are Misinterpreted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 373\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHating Face-to-Face Communication 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving the Attention Span of a Goldfish 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating with No Work Ethic 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWanting to Have Fun All Day 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefusing to Do Work that Is “Beneath Them” 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Young and Inexperienced 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFearing Going Solo 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking They’re All the Same 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving No Ambition 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelying on Mom and Dad for Everything 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Tips on How to Become the #BestBossEver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 383\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Them Questions — All the Time 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to Like Them, Genuinely 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividualizing Your Approach with Each Millennial 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Them an “A” for Effort (Even if the Results Are More Like a B+) 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging Them to Do More 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Yourself with Them (Yes, This Means Beyond Your Work-Self) 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Some Good Ol’ Tough Love 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sure You Don’t Let Them Down 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Clear, Structured Expectations 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting Their Input 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHannah L. 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