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HOW TO SUPERVISE EMPLOYEES NO MATTER HOW YOUNG YOU ARE

Author: The "what's Next?" Generation Guru

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A new trend is emerging. Young supervisors are overseeing their company’s departments and young entrepreneurs are establishing their own businesses. If you are one of these young and in charge individuals, welcome to the “What’s Next?” Generation.

Who is the What’s Next Generation?

The “What’s Next?” Generation is simply a mindset. Most of the people with this mindset were born between 1965 and 1980 and are now between the ages 26 and 42. “What’s Next?” Generation was traditionally called Generation X. What has made Generation X so remarkable is the ability to shatter old stereotypes of laziness and being overly cynical.

The “What’s Next?” Generation not only expects change but creates and needs change. They constantly ask themselves and others “What’s Next?” What’s the next career move? What’s the next the product? What’s the next trend? Leaders, trendsetters, and result-oriented are the adjectives that spring to mind when describing them. This generation has already made a huge impact on society, and due to their ages and positions in life, they are poised to now make that huge impact gigantic. You are the “What’s Next?” Generation.

What’s Next for Your Future?

By 2011, the 65 and older population will be growing at a faster rate than the population as a whole according to Fast Company. This trend will mean that Baby Boomers will be retiring at record numbers leaving a job boom for the “What’s Next?” Generation employee. This new generation will have access to managerial and executive roles positioning them to supervise remaining Baby Boomers and other younger generations.

In addition, this generation is extremely entrepreneurial and ambitious. The “What’s Next?” Generation fueled the economic boom in the 1990s and continues to be entrepreneurial in nature. This generation forms new businesses which places them in positions to supervise their employees and manage organizational growth. This generation has the challenge of garnering respect and leading others who are sometimes older than their mothers and fathers.

Effective Methods of Supervising Employees No Matter There Age.

1) Be Inclusive. Listen to others suggestions. Don’t think that you have to know or do it all. You have others on your team or working for or with you. Diversity ensures the survival and productivity a company. Older employees provide a wealth of experience and seasoned perspective. On the other hand, younger employees provide fresh ideas and new techniques which are equally beneficial. Embracing differences adds to the overall success of the organization.

2) Be Sensitive To Age Differences. As a part of the “What’s Next?” Generation one of your claims to fame is that you tend to be very result-oriented. However, other generations may not value this trait as much. Baby Boomers tend to value long work hours while the Millennium generation tends to value diversity of experience in the work place. Make sure that you make your expectations known and that your employees understand your leadership style.

3) Know Your Stuff. Really master your subject matter. Even if older employees have a problem with your age, they can not argue with your mastery of a subject matter and will respect your competency. Use your result-oriented nature. Garner respect by getting things done and showing that you practice what you preach.

About Author

Kimberly Clark Menchion is in her early 30s and is an Attorney, Real-Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Speaker. To request more articles such as these or to contact her for speaking engagements, please visit the website at http://www.thewhatsnextgeneration.com .

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