SLIDE 1 Mastering the Millennial Mindset and Beyond
How to Attract and Retain Emerging Leaders
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SLIDE 2 Lisa Ryan Cleveland
Where are you from
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Would you be surprised to know…
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Social Dis istancing
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SLIDE 7 “The children now love
manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise.”
Who said it? (chat box guesses) Socrates - ~ 432 BC
SLIDE 8 Generations Defined
- Traditionalists – Born before 1945
- Baby Boomers – 1946 – 1964
- Generation X – 1965 – 1980
- Millennials – 1981 – 1995
- Gen Z – 1996 to 2012
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Sign of the Times
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You may be wondering…
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- 44 million Boomers still working
- 10,000 Boomers retire every day
- From 2017 - 2027, shortage of 8.2 million workers
- Labor force participation 62.8% - lowest since 70’s
Key Demographic Shifts
SLIDE 13 How does each generation differ?
- Family structure and influence
- Education
- “Work ethic”
- Preferred Leadership Style
- Communication preferences
- Feedback
- Work/life balance (hours, place)
- Technology
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Kid ids – old lder versus younger dif ifferences
SLIDE 15 Millennials Gen Z
- 73 million strong
- 9/11 was defining moment
- Grew up with dial-up internet
- High student debt impacts lives
- Multitasking pros
- Largest generation in history
- No memory of 9/11
- Mobile-tech natives
- Wary of debt – frugal
- Multitasking aficionados
SLIDE 16 Millennials
- Purpose over paycheck
- Personal development
- Coaches – not bosses
- No annual reviews –
- ngoing
- Develop strengths,
don’t fix weaknesses
teamwork
- Money and job security
- Rewarding experience
- Mentors / honest leaders
- No annual assessment – feedback
- Give them tools to win
- Very competitive - independent
Gen Z
SLIDE 17 Traits of Gen Z
- 24.3% of the US population
- Never used a corded phone
- Never knew life without www.
- Ethnically/racially diverse
- Prioritize financial security
(FIRE)
- Prefer industries they interact
with
- Stable employment
- Individual tasks
- Independence / not isolation
- Work/life balance, flex hours,
perks
- Inclusion / diversity
- Expect personalization / custom
SLIDE 18 Training Gen Z
mobile
video
experiential learning
social learning
SLIDE 19 “Gift” of COVID?
What are you doing now in your workplace that you may not be doing it it wasn’t for COVID? (Chat)
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Get Your Goodies Here!
Text “engage” to 66866
SLIDE 21 Why Does Retaining Millennials / Gen Z Matter?
Largest generations to date 73+ million strong (each) – versus 75 million Baby Boomers
- 2. Job hopping is normal
- 21% changed jobs last year
- 3 times higher than previous
- 60% open to new opps
- 3. Turnover Is Expensive
Costs the US economy: $30.5 billion annually
SLIDE 22 How to Attract Talent
Communicate exciting possibilities.
- Share compelling career pathways
- Provide attainable skills needed.
Keep expectations realistic.
- Open more jobs to people with less
education.
- Invest in workforce and education
programs. Be willing to pay.
SLIDE 23 How to “fix” it
- Traditionalists
- Boomers
- Gen X
- Millennials
- Gen Z
SLIDE 24 What Can You Do?
- Collaboration
- Career advancement
- Financial stability
- Technology
- Management training
- Work/Life balance
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Questions and A-ha’s
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One Thin ing You Are Goin ing to Do
Commit via Chat
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Get Your Goodies Here!
Text “engage” to 66866
SLIDE 28 THANK YOU
Website: LisaRyanSpeaks.com Phone: 216-359-1134 Email: Lisa@Grategy.com
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