This document discusses Generation iY and how to effectively engage them. It notes they want to belong before believing, experience before explanation, and a cause before a course. They want guidance, not lectures, and to play before paying. The author, Tim Elmore, observes they want transformation, not just superficial interactions. He provides five questions for Generation iY to consider about values, vision, virtue, venues, and vehicles to reach goals. The document prompts evaluating communication style and ensuring relevance and creativity in preparing students for the real world.

1. Generation iY: Our Last Chance to Save Their FutureTim Elmore Discussion

2. Generation iYAn Overwhelmed GenerationAn Over-connected Generation An Overprotected GenerationAn Over-served Generation

4. Elmore’s Observations1They Want to Belong Before They Believe. If you hope to get them to embrace an idea—embrace them first

5. Elmore’s Observations2They Want an Experience Before an Explanation“How can I say it creatively and experientially?”

6. Elmore’s Observations3They Want a Cause Before They Want a CoursePlan to give them a reason for why they need to listen to your words.

7. Elmore’s Observations4They Want a Guide on the Side Before They Want a Sage on the StageThey aren’t necessarily looking for experts.

8. Elmore’s Observations5 They Want to Play before They Pay

9. Elmore’s Observations6They Want to Use but Not Be Used by OthersThey prefer it to be “their idea”

10. Elmore’s Observations7 They Want Transformation, Not Merely a Touch

11. Five Decision for iYers“What Are My Values?” “What Vision Do I Want to Pursue?”“What Is My Virtue?”“What’s the Best Venue for Me?”“What Vehicles Will I Employ to Help Me Reach My Goal?”

12. Am I Getting Through?Ask yourself: Am I primarily a left-brain or a right-brain communicator?