Managing the Millennials: Discover the Core Competencies for Managing Today's Workforce

by Chip Espinoza, Mick Ukleja, Craig Rusch

A valuable tool for anyone who wants to effectively manage and motivate twenty-something workers Many books are being published on how to manage employees of the "millennial" generation, but the solutions offered are anecdotal at best. Backed by years of serious research, Managing the Millennials provides managers of all ages with specific recommendations and tools for engaging this burgeoning demographic-some 78 million strong. Each chapter shares relevant interviews, case studies, and offers research-backed ideas and best practices to help any organization and their leaders address the challenges generational diversity presents.

Answering the perplexing question of how does one lead and manage younger employees, this book


Offers research-based guidance on getting the most from twenty-something employees Answers common questions and outlines practical solutions for building better relationships between the younger workers and the people who manage them Includes a Special Offer with immediate benefit to access to the authors' Generational Rapport Inventory (GRI), a tool that measures a managers competencies and identifies strengths and weaknesses in dealing with Millennials. Accompanied by an associate web site, leadingthemillennials.com, offering a weekly blog addressing generational diversity issues in the workplace Insightful and practical, Managing the Millennials is a valuable tool for millions of managers globally whose job it is to manage and motivate their twenty-something workers.

Genres: Business, Leadership, Management, Nonfiction, Self Help

192 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Jennifer Gudgel]

Great book to not only understand Millennials in the work force, but also understanding how to connect with them if you are working on long term strategies for your business. Fascinating look at this new generation and how to unlock their creativity. The tools will help me become a better manager for them.

[Vijay Chengappa]

Yes, we already knew it, millenials are the snowflake generation.

[Emily Hopper]

Although we're considered "old" millennials, we were asked to read this book since we'll be in a mentoring position this upcoming year to "true" millennials.

Maybe it's because we are (according to Chip, that is) millennials, I felt that some of the information might be more helpful to the older generations a little further removed since I was recognizing myself in some of the information.

However, I think this book is really a good read for anyone in a management position and who is seeking understanding from the younger generation. I even picked up some pointers for dealing with my millennial husband! :)

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is seeking for a more harmonious work environment.

[Steven Jones]

Part I (Why this book is important) was overwrought from my point of view. It could have been shortened by half. Once through it, the meat of the book was worth the early slogging. As a Baby Boomer manager, I have found the insights the book offers useful, both in the workplace and in our home, as I help my Millennial son acclimate to a mixed-age workforce.

[Brad]

Looks at the differences between generation gaps and how to make you think by asking questions to certain situations we all come across in life through different age groups. No answers are given to the questions presented, so it makes you think, "what would you do?" in these situations.

[Alex]

Basically boils down to treating millennial's like your children. Not sure if I agree with the approach but willing to give it a shot.

[Kent]

Spectacular! Chip brings insight and wisdom to building healthy, productive, life-giving relationships with people who see the world differently than most any other social grouping in history.

Chip says that there are three primary relationship options between you and your millenial friend: 1. Villainize, 2. Tolerate, or 3. Engage.

I have delighted in choosing a renewed vigor in engaging this segment of our organization and the rewards are fantastic.

"Before you ask me to gather lumber to build a ship let them acquire a love for the sea." Page 150

Together our organization is developing greater love for the sea.

[Nicholas]

Interesting read. The folks who authored this book market their Gen Y profile which can be purchased for employees to see if they are "Gen Y friendly" but you can easily use any personality profile to get the same info. This would be a good book to have management team read so they are privy to the reality that change is coming and they'll need to adapt. Actually, you don't need any personality test. Just have a meeting or meet with employees individually and the folks that bitch and complain will most likely be a detriment to your company if they are expected to manage these Gen Y'rs.

[Charmin]

HIGHLIGHTS:
1. The most mature person must adapt first.

2. Fresh eyes out of the box.

3. Help them stay engaged, they get bored.

4. Help them find meaning.

5. Clear expectations, not ambiguity.

6. Team vs. individual performance.

7. Playtime - release, reenergize, celebrate.

8. Debrief decisions made.

9. Socialize to build trust.

10. Grow employees: Personal plan of accountability, track own success. Informal Mentor. Proximity. Build a connection by being interested in them as an individual.

[Kate Rasman]

Much of the same about millennials and 4 generations in the workforce. Good reminder that the challenges aren't unique to our company. Biggest lesson learned was that you need to reach out to them. Not a bad read as an audio book on 1.25, but limited new info.

[Jocelyn]

absolutely fantastic in explaining the generation gap and how to motivate millenial aged employees

[Sandy Irwin]

A very insightful guide to working with Millennials. I felt like I was reading a case study of people I've worked with!

[Johnnie]

Very simple and straightforward. The research is sketchy but the results seem to correlate with others who have done more pure science.

[Kim Pinion]

Really insightful and interesting...A helpful guide to working with people from all different generations and some insight into why each of them are the way they are. I really enjoyed it.

[Anna]

It's rare to find a book that so clearly defines what it is to be a millennial.

[Vicki Jaeger]

Very interesting.