The document discusses the generational shift in career expectations and communication styles, highlighting the influence of younger generations (X, Y, Z) on the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of flexible degrees and work-life balance, along with the shift towards more transparent and authentic communication in the digital age. Additionally, it suggests that employees now prioritize their needs, calling for innovation and trust in organizational cultures.

1. European Institute for Industrial Leadership Talent Summit Brussels, October 2008 Christopher Lomas

2. Agenda The ‘present’ belongs to the Builder and Baby Boomer generations The future belongs to Generation X, Y and Z Three focus points: Careers Communication Cultural and Commercial Expectations

3. Environment Oil, Banks, and Graduates

4. M.I.T. (2002) study ‘ General and flexible degrees that would enable them to maintain employment in a turbulent economy’ ‘ Unique niche for themselves’ Desire not take degrees they perceived as having a ‘high workload’ Source: MIT (2002): http:// web.mit.edu/engineering/ecue/non-html/ENROLLMENT-STUDY-2002.ppt

5. Career paths Knowledge – Skills – Value Work Life Balance – Life Quality Employees are ‘calling the shots’

6. Communication 30 years ago, no WWW, Mobile, eBay, You Tube... The Google effect ‘ Interaction’ (Web 2.0) Virtual Share prices

7. Online skills translate in real business Images courtesy of IGN.com; Gameguru.com; videogamesblogger.com; and xbox360mediam.com

8. Communication The future will be more honest Generation Y discuss and compare/ Authenticity Leverage networks Embrace the new opportunities

9. Cultural and Commercial Expectations Clear journeys Openness Accountability Trust Ownership Innovation Knowledge Ecosystems

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