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Comment on What’s wrong with 20-Somethings? Get the most from the ‘ME’ generation by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:19:03 +0000

I have since learned a lot about hiring and managing 20 somethings and hope the readers/commenters on this post will read my updated, more informed post: http://www.ritaashley.com/2013/02/03/are-20-somthings-forcing-a-workplace-revolution/

Comment on Are 20 somethings forcing a workplace revolution? by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:17:16 +0000

Try to implement some of the principles I suggest in the article. ALso, ASK THEM. They know how they want to be treated, what will help them ‘own’ their responsibilities. Let me know how it goes.

Comment on Are 20 somethings forcing a workplace revolution? by JM

JM — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:13:03 +0000

Hi Rita,

As a PM and not in her 20ties I definitely agree, and i do struggle to to maintain some work ‘chemistry’ with this group.

Any advice on how I can contribute to bring out the best of or provide good environment for my 20 something coders to ensure projects I am overseeing are a success.

Thanks,

Comment on Jobs in IT – The Big Data Dilemma for CIOs by SteveG

SteveG — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:58:21 +0000

Rita
You are correct – CIOs should always be checking their knowledge base for these infant technologies.

I believe NW companies are facing an even bigger challenge. I do not think they know how to hire a CIO. For some reason almost every position seems to be seeking a current “hands-on” requirement for the CIO. For example I was recently rejected as a candidate because of my lack of a current MCSE and Cisco certifications. While Seattle CEOs and recruiters are seeking C-Level executives with their nose in code then they will never get staff with the business talent and skills to have the 10,000 feet view of the business implications of things like Big Data and other strategic issues.

This can be clear seen by the number of times within 18 months many NW companies re-advertise the CIO role with the same ‘hands-on’ requirement. They need to check Einstein’s Definition of Insanity.
Steve

Comment on What’s wrong with 20-Somethings? Get the most from the ‘ME’ generation by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:38:12 +0000

Thanks for your comments, Karl. Your suggestions are appropriate for any manager of any generation. Managers I know say this isn’t enough to get them to do more than the minimum, and leaving a job after a few months is not uncommon. You mention leadership, what examples do you give to these young people of what it looks like and how to demonstrate it? One client, by the way, had a 24 year old tell him he didn’t want to work for his current manager, a fellow of 15 years experience and good track record. He said, “I should have his job. I am younger and think faster.” He became a management problem, not a leader.

Comment on What’s wrong with 20-Somethings? Get the most from the ‘ME’ generation by Karl Sakas

Karl Sakas — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 16:08:47 +0000

At 30, I’m at the very beginning of Gen Y. When I’ve hired people in their early 20s, I’ve found it’s important to set expectations and then be available to answer questions — and to proactively recognize accomplishments. Saying “thank you” (along with public praise for good work) is free.

I’ve noticed that managers run into problems when they don’t set basic expectations and answer questions that may seem basic to them but new to the recent grad.

For instance, a professional acquaintance hired a recent college grad but failed to walk the new hire through basic expectations about working in an office. Perhaps not surprisingly, the new hire jumped to a new company a month later.

When I advise college students in my business fraternity, I remind them that companies want people with leadership skills, but that typically doesn’t mean they’re going to be running everything when they start. Yet by consistently demonstrating leadership and proving that they’re trustworthy, they’ll get there.

Comment on What’s wrong with 20-Somethings? Get the most from the ‘ME’ generation by Rita Ashley

Rita Ashley — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:07:48 +0000

Thanks, Jack for your point of view. I am not sure what your last sentence means, but let me respond to the part that is clear. I get you don’t think you have to follow the same path as has been historically successful. Will you please, and this is not sarcastic at all, help us understand what path you do feel is correct and useful to you? Give us a clue on what works for you, don’t just reject what is there.

Comment on What’s wrong with 20-Somethings? Get the most from the ‘ME’ generation by Jack Sparrow

Jack Sparrow — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:02:06 +0000

Sounds like you’re approaching this from the wrong perspective. I myself am of the “entitlement generation” that you speak of and while I desire different working conditions than generations past, I certainly understand the importance of hard work & achievement — I just don’t think that I have to follow the same path to get there. I would say that this is a more accurate depiction of my generation and the reason why all you old farts think we’re so “entitled.”

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