by admin | Feb 8, 2009 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Everyone loves to multitask. Contrary to popular belief multitasking does not help productivity. The first efficiency loss is the time lost to mentally “switching” between tasks. Why? Two different things have to occur in our brains when we change tasks....
by admin | Jan 7, 2009 | Management Tips
Here’s one tip that will not only change how you communicate with your employees, but also improve your bottom line. Avoid the word “why” in your conversations. The word why is actually a request for justification. Consequently, the receiver of that...
by admin | Jan 6, 2009 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
What does Gen Y and Obama’s upcoming inaugural speech have in common? Gen Y Jon “Favs” Favreau, Obama’s chief speechwriter. 27-year old Favs shared a house with 6 roommates in Chicago a few months ago; soon he’ll be working at the White...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
“What do we do with Gen Y?” is being echoed daily on the internet, in the press and by the office water cooler. When I mention to friends that my next book is full of tips and tools to get the best out of Gen Y at work, I always get pulled aside for some...
by admin | Dec 29, 2008 | Generation Y, Generational Differences at Work, Management Tips
Everyone wants to know how to effectively work with Gen Y. But before you can even work with them effectively, you need to understand them. Here are some fast facts: • Gen Y was born between 1982-2002. In comparison, Baby Boomers were born between 1943-1960 and Gen...
