millenials magificence or madness

Millennials

Magnificent or Madness

Youth Bashing: A Time HonoredTradition

We Challenged the Status Quo

We used to know that doing things ‘the way they have always been done’ is a death sentence to a

team, project, company or country.

Time 1960

Texas 1970

Kent State circa 9170

70 Million Strong5 Million on one day made a

difference

We the Boomers are the Paradox

Mindset Boomers

or

Why we perceive What we perceive

More a like then Different

More a like then Different

Millennials Want to Make a Difference

Mindset Millennials

or

Why they perceive What they perceive

Their Reality!

So you want to hire a Millennial

They don’t look like aliens

Perception

Who Are You Hiring

Truths About The M’s1. Authority/Leadership – want to see what

leaders produce before following your lead

2. Supervisor Support/Development – Do you train? Do you have their back? Mentor

3. Compensation – expectation the same

4. Loyalty – “All ages/same level felt the same” If you provide #2 they are loyal. As loyal as any gen in their 20s has ever been.

5. More inclined to listen to authority then Boomers or X’s

Center for Creative Leadership 2012

Fifteen Characteristics ofMillennials in the Workplace

1. Goals – Search for the individual who will help them achieve their personal goals. Authentic Interviewing

 2. Access – Want open, constant communication and

positive reinforcement from their boss (and their boss’ boss, too, and so on… Start Mentoring In the Interview

 3. Meaning – Desire a job that provides great personal

fulfillment. Find a way for them to GIVE

© 2012 Cam Marston

Fifteen Characteristics ofMillennials in the Workplace

4. Education – Millennials are the most educated generation in U.S. history, earning more degrees than those that came before. They want more opportunities to learn and grow. Teaching In a way they can learn 5. Adultolescent – Millennials defer major life decisions, like committing to a career, spouse, children, or home until later in life than previous generations. Mentor

© 2012 Cam Marston

Successful Hiring is an Art and a Skill

New Concept ?• You must sell yourself and your business

• If you need a reason why I can give you 85 million of them

Selling Yourself Best and the Brightest

To succeed at hiring you must be Authentic

Say and Do the things you believe

What you say and do becomes a symbol

False symbols will draw people-the wrong people

Trust will never occur

Key to Success

• Hire People who believe what we believe!

• These are people we instinctively TRUST

• Trust emerges when we match

Beliefs and Values

Belief and Values

Start By Saying No

Test in the initial contact for:– Ability to follow directions– Passion– Focus– Willingness to go the extra mile– Similar Beliefs and Value– For executive – 4 hour interview

Hiring-Shock Therapy Style

• Repeatedly surprise your candidates

• Encourage them only to work for companies that match their Beliefs and Values

• Know and set the tone of your culture from the first contact

Interviewing Is a Two Way Street

Start Mentoring In The Interview

The Truth

Millennials and Boomers Need Each Other