Strategies for Managing and Motivating the Gen ‘Why’ Workforce

Strategies for Managing and Motivating the Gen ‘Why’ Workforce Presented to Florida Sterling Conference By Valerie Oberle

Who are we? Who are they? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Echo Boomers

I just can’t count on them to be dependable They live for their social time…it drives me crazy! What’s with the piercings and tatoos?? They just don’t have the work ethic we did! They question everything and don’t follow rules!! Why???

Our Attitudes and Influences Shape our Behaviors ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Attitudes & Influences of Adolescence Source: Employing Gen Why? By Eric Chester Jobs are a dime a doz I’ll work if I have to Hard to find Jobs Drive-Bys Drive-Thrus Drive-Ins For Kicks Might not happen! Sucks Is Ours The Future Gen Why ’ 79 – ‘94 Gen X-rs ’ 64 – ’79 Boomers ’ 46 – ‘64 Topic

Attitudes & Influences of Adolescence Source: Employing Gen Why? By Eric Chester Masters At ease Ignore – some knowledge Technology Demand! Accept Dislike Change Via cell, email, text, My Space… Via personal phone Via parents Communi-cation Gen Why ’ 79 – ‘94 Gen X-rs ’ 64 – ’79 Boomers ’ 46 – ‘64 Topic

For them life is an all-you-can-eat buffet offering unlimited choices, few rules, and pay as you go system!

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How do we instill a solid work ethic (patience, determination, integrity, persistence, ingenuity) when the world around them says they can get what they want without it?

We Need To Understand this Wonderful Generation!!

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Common Traits of Gen Why ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Gen Whys want to do the right, to trust and be trusted, and have a life with purpose

Strategies for Employing and Working with Gen Whys

Recruitment/Hiring ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Orientation and Training ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Apply Positive Reinforcement ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Don’t Bore Them… Learn to Zag ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tune in to their Frequency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Have Firm Policies in Place ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Be a Powerful Communicator ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Take-away Ideas from the US Army ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What Employees Want Most in a Leader 1 Trust Builder 2 Esteem Builder 3 Flexibility Expert 4 Communicator 5 Talent Developer and Coach 6 Talent Finder 7 High Performance Builder 8 Climate Builder 9 Retention Monitor 10 Retention Expert MOST IMPORTANT LESS IMPORTANT © 2006 TalentKeepers Source: Talent Keepers, Inc.

Every leader is telling a story about what he or she believes.

Be Passionate ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Be Clear ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Be Encouraging ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Be Trustworthy & Accountable ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Be Generous ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Leaders will get the behavior they demonstrate and tolerate

Recommended Reading ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],For Further Assistance Please Contact Valerie Oberle President, The Oberle Group www.oberlegroup.com [email_address] 336.368.2831 office

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