The Greatest Generation of Texters and Networkers

During my seminars, I often recommend that those who text should get one in before we start. I realize they are unable to help themselves. It's an addiction and they will do it anyway. Sometimes during my Generational Diversity programs attendees are incredulous that Gen Y and Gen M won't attend meetings or respond to email.

I explain that they are texters and to communicate with them one must also text. A perfect example is bourne out by this article about a 17 year old who was texting while being reprimanded for texting.

So what do you think?  How will the workforce be changed when these people join it a year from now?  Will they be able to put down the devices long enough to get work done?  Will they participate in meetings or text under the table the whole time? 

It's true they are more networked than ever, but face to face is another issue.  Just look at the picture above and consider how networked they are.

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Gen Y Provides Their Perspective on 'Why" They Think This Way

Gen Y shares their perspective on the reasons why they are the way they are. It would help them greatly if they read a history book. It would also be valuable for them to share some solutions rather than just the problems.

We're listening Gen Y - What do YOU recommend?

I Hate Conflict but ... I Want Coaching

Gen Y hates conflict and will do anything to avoid it. Listen as a Gen Y manager tries to get the point across.

Face to Face Communication is So Outdated

The world is a big place and I want to talk to everyone.  I don't understand why we have to meet face to face.  What a complete waste of time.  Yeah I get it, to you getting the eyeballs means looking into  my eyes.  You need to understand that to me eyeballs mean who's reading my blog, following me on Twitter and friending me on Facebook.

Face to face is totally outdated.  With My Space, Twitter, Facebook and my other online connections I can talk to people on every continent.

And I can do it in my pajamas.

Barefoot or naked.

While eating my bowl of cereal.

Look, if you want to talk to me, you have to do it on my terms.  Meet me and communicate with me the way I want to.  If you decide not to learn social media or participate in it, then don't blame me for not connecting.  You know what I want, why not just give it to me?