Managing Generation Z

Managing Generation Z

32mGeneral2019-10-22

Authors

David Stillman

David Stillman

Author, Speaker, Cofounder of Gen Z Guru

Jonah Stillman

Jonah Stillman

Cofounder of Gen Z Guru

Course details

Today’s managers understand the importance of bridging generation gaps—uniting traditionalists, baby boomers, Generation X, and millennials. But many fail to recognize that a new generation is here. Generation Z is significantly different than its predecessors: more realistic, competitive, and motivated. So how are managers going to adapt to the needs of these workers and future leaders? Join experts David Stillman and Jonah Stillman, a father and son team spanning Gen X and Gen Z, to learn what makes Gen Z unique as employees. Explore how Gen Z communicates, collaborates, receives feedback, and derives value from work. Using David and Jonah’s tips, you’ll be better prepared to recruit, retain, and manage this incredibly unique and diverse generation.

Skills covered

Workplace EquityDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)Leadership SkillsWell-Being and Self-CareProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

Introduction

  • Gen Z - Unlike any you've managed

Who Is Gen Z

  • What makes up a generation
  • Gen Z's events and conditions

Physical Meets Digital - Phigital

  • Digital pioneers vs. digital natives
  • It's not just how you say it it's how you see it
  • Gen Z's communication style

Hyper Custom

  • Gen Z's definition of diversity
  • Gen Z's push for customization on the job
  • Gen Z and feedback

Realistic

  • The new path to success - Why Gen Z is open to alternative paths
  • Money talks - Gen Z wants basic benefits

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

  • Gen Z's definition of innovation
  • Gen Z wants multiple roles at the same job
  • The importance of patience - Gen Z needs to slow down

Do It Yourself (DIY)

  • Gen Z and the side hustle
  • Training the YouTube generation - Gen Z and learning

Weconomist

  • Delegation nation - Gen Z's view of the shared economy

Driven

  • Collaboration vs. competition - Millennials vs. Gen Z
  • Teaching Gen Z to collaborate
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