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YOUR MILLENNIAL MANAGER

In 2010, CareerBuilder discovered that over 40% of workers were reporting to a younger boss*.

And every day, more Millennials are joining the management ranks. If you are reporting to a fresh new face, this one’s for you…*http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?sd=

2%2F17%2F2010&id=pr554&ed=12%2F31%2F2010

Just because your manager is young doesn’t mean she isn’t qualified. Millennials tend to have innovative, influential ideas.

Trust your manager knows what

she is doing and she’s a leader for a reason.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.1

91% of Millennials use Facebook*, 59% have a Twitter account, and over half use Instagram every single day, so to remain relevant you too must get connected.

Follow your manager, core competitors, and a few influential people from your industry. Suddenly you’re speaking his language!* http://expandedramblings.com/index.php/millennial-statistics-for-marketers/

2 Get Social Savvy

Millennials love mentors and care much less about corporate hierarchies.

As appropriate, share war stories and lessons learned. Name drop contacts in your personal network or share resources and favorite books. This sets you up as a standout.

3 Emphasize Your Assets

If you’re communicating in more

than 140 characters, your manager’s

likely not listening.

Don’t wait for a face-to-face and

don’t leave a voicemail—when in

doubt, text!

•http://expandedramblings.com/index.php/millennial-statistics-for-marketers/

4 The 140 Rule

83% of them prefer texting to talking on it.*

86% of American Millennials own a smart phone.

Because many Millennial managers lack leadership experience, you may be in the position of coaching them. This doesn’t have to be scary. And it becomes less intimidating when you know how to not just coach, but coach effectively.

Need tips for coaching your Millennial manager? Read on.

5 Don’t be Afraid to Coach Up

As an experienced performer, you may want to tell your manager what to do. Resist the temptation! Contrary to popular belief, this is not how great coaching works. You’ll build a stronger relationship if you take an inside-out approach and ask more often. Some questions to try:

6 Always, Always Ask

Would you be open to…?

Have we ever considered…?

How do you see this issue…?

Can I share what’s worked for

me in the past?

Millennials live by likes, or in other words, instant feedback, so know that your younger manager is expecting yours*. Use these three questions whether you are delivering or soliciting feedback:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2012/

06/26/how-to-give-four-generations-feedback/2/#38ca6f4c3f83

7 Master FeedbackWhat’s working?

What could we do differently?

Where are we getting stuck?

Success Strategies for Managing your Millennial Manager (in 140 characters or less)

Respect your boss, his expertise and his perspective. #youwerethereoncetoo

Leverage workplace coaching and coach up when appropriate. #thereisnoiinteam

Learn how to give and receive effective feedback #realtalk

Assume the worst. #lovemymillennialmanager

Dwell on differences. Age really is just a number. #generationwhocares

Go changing. Always be your best self and deliver your best stuff. #youalreadyknowhowtobegreat

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