I had never heard of Michael Parrish DuDell before 1 p.m. today. He’s a very vocal Millennial and he now has a new Boomer fan after I spent an hour listening to a webinar where he shared inter-generational workplace insights. (Slidedeck at http://www.mpdhq.com/citrix)
Besides the headline (above)–which earned a big AMEN from this Boomer–here are a few more memorable quotes:
- 80 million Millennials–they believe strongly in mission-focused work
- They will make up more than 75% of the workforce by 2025, but average tenure for a Millennial employee is roughly two years. (Explanation: they’ve seen their parents get laid off, so why devote loyalty to companies that they believe have no loyalty to employees?)
- They value self-expression up to eight times more than Baby Boomers.
- Reality: Linear careers are no longer desirable and professional trajectory has become D.I.Y.
So how does DuDell suggest older managers connect with this generation?
- “…find a role that aligns with their passions…”
- “…better quality of work life.”
- “Practice Radical Transparency”
- “Embrace Flexible Work Policies”
- Nurture personal bonds of trust in the workplace–ESPECIALLY if the corporate bonds can’t be guaranteed.
Plus, he “liked” my tweet about the webinar about 2 seconds after I sent it out. And did I mention the two official Shark Tank books he has written? Check him out…
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