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Posts Tagged ‘generation Y’

Generational Communication Key to Sales Success

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Generational communication is not a trend nor a fad. Research by the US Labor Statistics state that the challenge of having four generations in the workplace will be a reality for industry until the year 2030.

Today, I was on a conference call with a client and he said something that I have heard from other clients in the past year.

He said, “We are a large company and we have sales training programs BUT none of the training focuses on the relevance of generations in the workplace.”

A lot of organizations rely on pre-packaged training programs that are very effective and yet they are foundational and not necessarily rooted in real time issues. While these programs are of value it is important for leaders to recognize the value of having ‘outside’ topic experts who are working with industries on real market issues in real time.

The client recognized that they needed to ‘mix it up’ when it came to providing their leaders and teams with training.

By integrating generational intelligence and communication training companies can increase innovation, productivity and competitive advantage.  This is isn’t about convincing people that there are generational communication gaps rather it is about harnessing the generational viewpoint differences and leveraging that knowledge for greater leadership ability and increased sales results.

To find out more check out my new book, “101 Ways to Make Generations X, Y and Zoomers Happy at Work” http://www.101waystomakegenerationsxyandzoomershappyatwork.com

2010 Report and Survey on What Gen Y Wants

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

A recent survey of over 5400 Gen Y’s in over 5 countries shows why we should be focusing on recruiting and retaining this dynamic generation.
Here are a few stats from the report and survey:
96% want an environmentally aware workplace
Flexible: 56% prefer to work flexibly and chose when to work
79% prefer to be mobile rather than static workers
Unconventional: 40% of the Generation Y would like to take their car to go to work, 20% by public transport and 18% walking!
Life Long Learning Experience: The reasons for choosing a company are:
1: Opportunities for Learning
2: Quality of Life
3: Work Colleagues
41% of the Generation Y prefers to have access to a team space and 32% prefers breakout spaces rather than a conventional meeting room
For the full details go to:http://www.johnsoncontrols.fi/publish/etc/medialib/jci/be/global_workplace_innovation/oxygenz.Par.41451.File.dat/Oxygenz%20Report%20-%202010.pdf

The Best is Yet To Come for Gen X

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

I am right in the edit phase of my new book, “101 Ways to Make Generations X, Y and Zoomers Happy at Work” and I am quite excited about this book.

In it there is research and practical ideas on how to create a workplace that appeals to all of the generations. Happy generations means more productivity, more innovation and ultimately gaining a more competitive advantage.

I was interviewed by Can West media last week and the full story about the positive future for Gen X is here:

http://www.canada.com/business/Generation+waits+line+benefit+from+boomer+retirements/2753995/story.html