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Ten Reasons to Stop Worrying and Love the Millennials

By Dennis McCafferty on 2012-01-20


You may think of them as "The PlayStation Generation," but your Millennial employees may be just the kind of "digital cowboys" that your organization needs to succeed in today's fast-paced, 24/7 business world. While you and your fellow executives may harbor some biases against them – that they're over-entitled and lack a work ethic – it's time to throw away these stereotypes and recognize the unique contributions Millennials can bring to an IT department. In the book "No Fear: Business Leadership for the Digital Age" (Marshall Cavendish Corp/available now), authors Pekka Viljakainen and Mark Mueller-Eberstein illuminate the many positive traits of the Millennial generation. They're less constrained by hierarchy, restrictive corporate traditions and geographic and cultural borders than some of your older staffers, for example. Viljakainen is the former president of Tieto International and now provides consulting for business leaders and tech teams. Mueller-Eberstein is founder/CEO of Adgetec Corp. For more about the book, click here.

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They Know Networking


They understand social networks and how to exploit them as information resources.

They Know “Tech Stuff”


Because they constantly use it for work – and play – they’re on top of the latest out there that can benefit your organization.

They’re Problem/Solution Oriented


They seek to conquer tasks others may avoid, and don’t feel a job title or description should stop them from doing so.

They Seek Information in Unorthodox Ways


Meaning they’ll bring a fresh perspective to a project.

They Know Top Talent Is Global


Technology has eliminated geographic boundaries for these workers, making them perfect employees for the international age.

They Respond Well to Challenges


Like trying to beat an “impossible boss” in a videogame, formidable challenges present intriguing growth opportunities to this generation.

They Know What Consumers Want


Because they’re so connected, they keep a pulse on what will work – and what won’t.

They Don’t Need Hand Holding


They’ve grown up with independent mindsets. Just point them in a direction and see where they go.

They Don’t “Punch Out”


Sure, they demand flex time. But that means they’re more likely to work at all hours, including those that traditional employees avoid.

They “Police Their Own”


They’re quicker to let slacking team members know that it’s time to step up.

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