Organisational leaders need to concentrate on developing Millennials practical skills like business relationship building and self-awareness in order to get them through the learning curve as quickly as possible.
One of the key areas to focus on is finding ways to help younger managers really understand the people in older generations.
People in each generation have different values, perspectives and expectations for the workplace based on their life experiences.
If Millennials embrace these differences and appreciate the talents that each group brings to the table, they will be able to work more effectively with each generation.
Ultimately, millennial managers will need to lead by example. Because many older employees are hesitant to accept them as role models, they will need to demonstrate their work ethic, leadership, and trustworthiness over time.
They must understand the needs of employees of any generation so that they can help them achieve their own goals and the overall goals of the organisation.
Another major key to organisational success is the ability to connect employees with the mission of the company. It is imperative for its leaders to help younger managers understand what exactly is expected of them in their new leadership positions. This includes helping new managers set expectations for their teams, and providing a clear understanding of what the organisation is trying to accomplish.
The organisation must also focus on continuous improvement. Not only is feedback something Millennials want and expect, it has been proven to improve performance. Millennial managers are also viewed as more welcoming of change, which means they will have to find ways to motivate and encourage more experienced employees to join forces with them and become the champions of change.
Today’s organisational leaders need to be deliberate about developing Millennials in new management roles, while simultaneously improving the overall inter-generational culture.
Effectively training new managers will reduce the gap of time between expected and actual results.
Leaders who prepare and plan for this approaching shift will find their businesses at a tremendous advantage in terms of recruitment, retention, and success with younger managers.
Courtesy: www.forbes.com
People in each generation have different values, perspectives and expectations for the workplace based on their life experiences.
If Millennials embrace these differences and appreciate the talents that each group brings to the table, they will be able to work more effectively with each generation.
Ultimately, millennial managers will need to lead by example. Because many older employees are hesitant to accept them as role models, they will need to demonstrate their work ethic, leadership, and trustworthiness over time.
They must understand the needs of employees of any generation so that they can help them achieve their own goals and the overall goals of the organisation.
Another major key to organisational success is the ability to connect employees with the mission of the company. It is imperative for its leaders to help younger managers understand what exactly is expected of them in their new leadership positions. This includes helping new managers set expectations for their teams, and providing a clear understanding of what the organisation is trying to accomplish.
The organisation must also focus on continuous improvement. Not only is feedback something Millennials want and expect, it has been proven to improve performance. Millennial managers are also viewed as more welcoming of change, which means they will have to find ways to motivate and encourage more experienced employees to join forces with them and become the champions of change.
Today’s organisational leaders need to be deliberate about developing Millennials in new management roles, while simultaneously improving the overall inter-generational culture.
Effectively training new managers will reduce the gap of time between expected and actual results.
Leaders who prepare and plan for this approaching shift will find their businesses at a tremendous advantage in terms of recruitment, retention, and success with younger managers.
Courtesy: www.forbes.com
