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Comments on: A MESSAGE TO MILLENIALS: Don’t Buy into the Deception! http://www.weissministries.org/2011/05/a-message-to-millenials-dont-buy-into-the-deception/ Touching the heart of the world with the heart of God. Fri, 13 May 2011 18:00:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 By: abazgrl http://www.weissministries.org/2011/05/a-message-to-millenials-dont-buy-into-the-deception/#comment-231 Fri, 13 May 2011 18:00:40 +0000 http://weissministries.wordpress.com/?p=361#comment-231 In reply to psalministry1.

Generation X: Declaring their Independence
HERE YOU ARE! I THINK THAT YOUR GENERATION WILL BE THE ONES WHO CAN REACH THE MILLENNIALS. AFTER ALL, THEY ARE YOUR CHILDREN! The 51 million members of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1976, grew up in a very different world than previous generations. Divorce and working moms created “latchkey” kids out of many in this generation. This led to traits of independence, resilience and adaptability. Generation X feels strongly that “I don’t need someone looking over my shoulder.”

At the same time, this generation expects immediate and ongoing feedback, and is equally comfortable giving feedback to others. Other traits include working well in multicultural settings, desire for some fun in the workplace and a pragmatic approach to getting things done.

Generation X saw their parents get laid off or face job insecurity. Many of them also entered the workplace in the early ’80s, when the economy was in a downturn. Because of these factors, they’ve redefined loyalty. Instead of remaining loyal to their company, they have a commitment to their work, to the team they work with, and the boss they work for. For example, a Baby Boomer complains about his dissatisfaction with management, but figures its part of the job. A Gen Xer doesn’t waste time complaining-she sends her resume out and accepts the best offer she can find at another organization.

At the same time, Generation X takes employability seriously. But for this generation there isn’t a career ladder. There’s a career lattice. They can move laterally, stop and start, their career is more fluid.

Even more so than Baby Boomers, members of Generation X dislike authority and rigid work requirements. An effective mentoring relationship with them must be as hands-off as possible. Providing feedback on their performance should play a big part, as should encouraging their creativity and initiative to find new ways to get tasks done. As a mentor, you’ll want Gen Xers to work with you, not for you. Start by informing them of your expectations and how you’ll measure their progress and assure them that you’re committed to helping them learn new skills. (Members of Generation X are eager to learn new skills because they want to stay employable.) Gen Xers work best when they’re given the desired outcome and then turned loose to figure out how to achieve it. This means a mentor should guide them with feedback and suggestions, not step-by-step instructions.
THANKS FOR THE FEEDBACK!

]]> By: psalministry1 http://www.weissministries.org/2011/05/a-message-to-millenials-dont-buy-into-the-deception/#comment-230 Fri, 13 May 2011 11:48:41 +0000 http://weissministries.wordpress.com/?p=361#comment-230 What a word to ponder today. I forget which generation I’m a part of, being born in 1969, which now thrusts me into my 40’s. All I know is that I’m more emotional about hymns now, and my belief in God and His amazing Grace is much stronger than it ever was when I was a teenageChrist-follower. I also understand that the generations are weaker in faith, but wiser in humanistic thought. My prayer is that I can instill God’s word in such a way that there would be no question concerning what His word says about LIFE. Great word today.

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