a study of generation y in the workplace: values, leadership, and decision-making presented by robin...
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A Study of Generation Y in the Workplace: Values, Leadership, and Decision-Making
Presented By
Robin Buckholtz Hollis, Ed.D
Overview of the Study• Purpose
By 2020; Generation Y (born between 1981-2002) will be the largest demographic and will be the leaders within the workplace for at least 40 years. Leaders & practioners need to understand the values, attitudes, and beliefs in order to attract, retain, and develop this workforce.
• Research Questions• Study Design• Methodology
Findings
• GenY Cohort Needs…• GenY Cohort Demonstrates…• GenY Cohort Leads & Makes Workplace
Decisions… *Spirituality influences leadership & workplace decision-making.
Implications For Practioners• Connect recruiting to Mission
– sustainability– “walk the talk”
• Collaborative Mindset– self-directed teams, project work, cross-functional teams, open organizational
design.
• Diversity and Inclusiveness– “Cultural Agility” – workplace spirituality
• Continuous Learning Opportunities– all levels, varying experiential activities.
• Refocus Reward Systems– Recognize & reward authenticity, creativity, autonomy.
• Next Steps in Research– ORG IQ– Collaboratory
Annie McKee, PhDSenior Fellow
Program DirectorPennCLO Executive Doctoral Program
Graduate School of EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania
PennCLO – Executive Doctoral Program
Robin B. Hollis, Ed.D, MBAClass of 2012
Founder & PresidentThe Hollis Collaborative
Thank You!