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This was presented to a range of internal staff following the Public Relations Society of America 2013 Conference, including a panel on engaging millennials.
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Fresh Ideas* In Communications*
*According to the Public Relations Society of America
*From the 2013 Public Relations Society of America International Conference
3,000 attendees
21 countries
It wasn’t just to eat cheesesteak.*
*Did you know they use Cheez Whiz?
They LOVE public relations!*
*And have understanding bosses.
Top communicators from companies like:
Public relations is a
strategic communication process
that builds mutually beneficial relationships
between organizations
and their publics.
Not THE public.*
*Who is that supposed to be, anyway?
Specific publics, like:
Accredited Businesses
Consumers
Publics like:
CBBB Employees
The FTC
Panelists
Regina Luttreell, Ph.DAssistant Professor, Eastern Michigan University
Ryan Schram
COO, IZEA
Valerie Granuzzo
Associate Marketing Manager
Tips to connect and collaborate with Millennial staff
Latest research on Millennial characteristics and
behaviors that can help catapult a business to success
8 strengths Millennial leaders bring to management
The Scoop
Born between 1981 and 2004.
1 2 3
Characteristics
Most affluent, well-educated generation yet.
Also a larger generation.
1 2 3
“Smartest”Raw IQ scores climbed 3 points...
The first time since WWII.
Tech “native”
Highly agile in the face of change
Strongly attuned to “fluff”
Highly entrepreneurial
Also...
NO EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
DISRESPECTFUL
LAZY
SELFISH
ENTITLED
UNMOTIVATED
OVERINFLATED SENSE OF ABILITIES
By 2016, Millennials will be
of the working population.
80%
8 ways to work with Millennials
1 2 3
1
They seek active attention from their employer and/or
supervisor.
2
Transparency*
*Pass it on!
3
Meaning and relevancy
4
Career relevancy
5
Passion
6
Teamwork
7
Flexibility and trust
8
Work-life balance
Tips to develop leaders
1 2 3
Managers play a critical role.
So do mentors and role models.
Create a reverse mentoring program to leverage strengths.
Create concrete strategies to build on shared values...
Because culture never follows.It has to lead.
“It’s not hard to make decisions once you know what your values are.”
- Roy E. Disney
Share your news!
even if it’s a little bit now vs. a lot later.
Keys to organizational success
1 2 3
Invest in opportunities, education and peer mentorship.
The cost of acquiring and training new employees is much higher than investing in education, training and
workplace changes.
Most importantly:
Listen!
to your teams and colleagues.
Who’s next?
Neomillennials.Uh-oh.
Thanks for listening!
Check out the notes for more session summaries and takeaways.