The document discusses characteristics of mature and immature millennials. It contrasts traits such as being self-centered versus other-centered, having a short attention span versus being self-possessed, and having interests only in physical activities versus both physical and non-physical interests. The document suggests millennials have a lot of potential to change the world but many are wasting their time and need to develop more mature characteristics like vision, curiosity, and ethics.

1. by ÁLVARO GONZÁLEZ-ALORDA @agalorda
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Two
types
of

2. WHO ARE THE MILLENNIALS?
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Millennials,
also
known
as
the
Generation
Y,
is
the
demographic
cohort
following
Generation
X.
Birth
dates
from
the
early
1980s
to
the
early
2000s.

3. WHY ARE THEY SO IMPORTANT?
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No
generation
ever
has
had
such
powerful
tools
at
their
hands
to
change
the
world.

4. WORLD POPULATION BY GENERATION
Millennials
are
starting
to
have
a
major
impact
in
the
workplace.
By
2020,
they
will
be
half
of
the
workforce,
but…
…are
they
ready
for
this
challenge?
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5. Some
people
think
The
ME
ME
ME
Generation
will
“save
us
all”…
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6. USE OF THE INTERNET BY MILLENNIALS
BUILDING BUSINESSES
BUILDING
COMMUNITIES
USERS, GAMERS
& SPECTATORS
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…
but
they
might
be
referring
to
a
minority
of
millennials...
Since
most
of
them,
like
in
any
other
generation,
are
mostly
users,
gamers
&
spectators,
and
not
only
technology
wise…

7. Let
me
present
10
personal
challenges
for
millennials
who
really
want
to
change
the
world,
using
their
talent
and
the
available
technology,
…instead
of
wasting
their
time.
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8. by ÁLVARO GONZÁLEZ-ALORDA @agalorda
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MATURE MILLENNIAL
Self-­‐centered.
What
can
you
do
for
me?
Other-­‐centered.
What
can
I
do
for
you?
IMMATURE MILLENNIAL

9. MATURE MILLENNIAL
Fidgety.
Short
attention-­‐span.
Self-­‐possessed.
Able
to
concentrate.
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IMMATURE MILLENNIAL

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MATURE MILLENNIAL
Wants
to
be
liked.
Wants
to
be
respected.
IMMATURE MILLENNIAL

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MATURE MILLENNIAL
Interests
almost
exclusively
physical
(sports,
shopping).
Interests
both
physical
and
non-­‐physical
(sports,
reading,
ideas,
people).
IMMATURE MILLENNIAL

12. by ÁLVARO GONZÁLEZ-ALORDA @agalorda
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MATURE MILLENNIAL
Concerned
with
present
and
immediate
future.
Interested
in
past
(causes)
and
distant
future
(implications).
IMMATURE MILLENNIAL

13. MATURE MILLENNIAL
Impulsive.
Amusement-­‐oriented.
Self-­‐controlled.
Achievement-­‐oriented.
IMMATURE MILLENNIAL
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14. IMMATURE MILLENNIAL
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MATURE MILLENNIAL
Vision
constricted
by
immediate
surroundings.
Vision
encompasses
distant
lands,
cultures,
peoples
and
affairs.

15. IMMATURE MILLENNIAL
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MATURE MILLENNIAL
Ethics
based
on
fear
of
punishment.
Ethics
based
on
well-­‐formed
conscience.

16. by ÁLVARO GONZÁLEZ-ALORDA @agalorda
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IMMATURE MILLENNIAL
MATURE MILLENNIAL
Uncomfortable
with
anything
not
immediately
understood.
Curious
about
things
not
immediately
understood.

17. by ÁLVARO GONZÁLEZ-ALORDA @agalorda
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IMMATURE MILLENNIAL
MATURE MILLENNIAL
Indiscriminate
dress.
Dress
as
an
outward
show
of
inner
self-­‐respect.

18. Lots
of
work
for
parents
&
educators,
uh?
;-­‐)
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