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The Kids Are Alright: Millennials In The Workpl...

The Kids Are Alright: Millennials In The Workplace

HighEdWeb Michigan 2015

Ron Bronson

April 22, 2015
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  1. HI I’M RON BRONSON. 13+ years managing digital properties for

    institutions & government. Digital product strategy & implementation, governance & cross- functional expert.
  2. Gallup poll in 2013 reported that 74% of U.S. workers

    reported being “not engaged” or “actively disengaged”
  3. 64% of them say it’s a priority for them to

    make the world a better place. 72% would like to be their own boss. 79% of them would want that boss to serve more as a coach or mentor. 88% prefer a collaborative work-culture rather than a competitive one. 74% want flexible work schedules.
  4. They prefer in-person team work: 60% of millennials would prefer

    to collaborate in person vs. online (34% percent) phone or videoconference (6% percent).
  5. I LIVE IN THE REAL WORLD AND NONE OF THIS

    FANCIFUL STUFF IS GOING TO HAPPEN IN OUR ORGANIZATION.
  6. 1. Leadership isn’t a spectator sport. 2. Mentorship is the

    new management. 3. Communicate your expectations. 4. Define what “paying dues” really means to you, if you ascribe to that ideology. 5. Promote when possible.